
Episode 1157 • • 12:13 - 17:29
1157: Carbon Captions
Sticky Rubber Coating Degradation on Electronic Devices
Many electronic devices from the last two decades feature a soft, rubbery spray coating that eventually degrades into a sticky, unusable "goo." This professional-feeling aesthetic choice often becomes a permanent mess on high-end battery packs and gadgets, raising questions about the chemical stability and potential toxicity of the materials used.
