David Thompson

I'm seriously excited about the potential of conductive polymers in electronics right now.

These materials deliver a wealth of benefits in electrical engineering. They are easy to process, and they limit the cost of operations. They are also lightweight and versatile, but still strong and tough.

All this is going to be key to the development of electronics. We're moving away from the traditional rigid circuit design, towards something more flexible. Conductive polymers like polyacetylene are changing the game, helping us create robust wearable electronics for challenging applications such as space travel, without compromising on conductivity and electrical performance.

There are still a few barriers. Today's polymers can be thermally and mechanically unstable, and may not be suitable for deployment in next-gen electronics. This is just a minor hiccup though — the future is looking bright for conductive polymers, delivering both flexibility and performance in electronics.