WoolTech: Sustainable Wool-Based Biomaterial Replaces Traditional Electronics Wiring
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Rima Sabina Aouf
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Summary
Designer Hinna Khan has developed WoolTech, a novel biomaterial made from wool that replaces traditional wiring, plastic, and circuit boards in electronic devices. Inspired by farming documentaries, Khan's innovation is still in early development but showcases the potential for sustainable alternatives in electronics.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWool takes the place of wiring, plastic and circuit boards in electronic devices created by designer Hinna Khan.
Khan's WoolTech is made from a novel wool-based biomaterial, in which conductive pathways can be created.
Inspired to find a new use for the material after watching farming documentaries.
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