Morph
I recently read a fascinating article on Business Week which focused on the use of biomaterials in consumer electronics. One of the devices featured is Morph, by Nokia. It truly is a remarkable invention, as it is a cell phone which is flexible enough to wrap around your wrist, can self-clean, have its own source of energy, as well as be able to analyze the air around it. What’s more, it isn’t even entirely made from your traditional electronics materials such as silicon and metal. The proteins found in insulin are melded together like spider silk, which is both and tough. Nokia recently released a video for the phone, outlining its potential.
Although there have been numerous innovative gadgets which have been invented recently, I was particularly struck by use of biomaterials. Morph isn’t the only one which uses it, as bioplastics have been invented to cope with rising fuel costs and DNA is being used to create extremely dense memory chips. Biomaterials and nanotechnology are the way of the future, and I find it ironical that we are no longer trying to shift away from our reliance on Nature. The globe’s current focus on being “green” and on “sustainable development” is a sign that we are finally coming to terms with the fact that we need nature, and will be dependent on it for years to come.
Tags: Biomaterials, Cell Phone, Green, Nanotechnology, Nokia
