| 초록 |
Plastics are causing serious environmental issues, such as electronic wastes (E-wastes) and microplastics. Though many efforts have been made, there is still no single solution to address these complex problems. Ingestion of plastics by exotic creatures, especially insects, provide an innovative solution to reduce plastic pollutions. Here, we introduce that poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)/montmorillonite (MMT) composites with versatile multi-functionalities based on the nacre-inspired nanostructure, which are eco-degradable by the superworm. The eco-degradation of the MMT/PEDOT:PSS composites were demonstrated through the superworm's ingesting behaviors, and their chemical changes after digestion confirms the molecular-level degradation. Due to the layered nanostructures, the composites show improved physical properties, such as thermal stability, electrically conductivity, mechanical properties, flexibility, and long-term water stability. |
