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Circuit boards made from leaves could green up electronics’ act

In a new spin on green electronics, researchers have made a biodegradable electronic circuit board from tree leaves. Such ...
Researchers have developed a new PCB that performs on par with traditional materials and can be recycled repeatedly with negligible material loss. Researchers used a solvent that transforms a type of ...
Looking to cut down on the electronic waste produced by traditional printed circuit boards (PCBs), engineers from the University of Glasgow and Jiva Materials are collaborating to develop more ...
(Nanowerk News) For many years, Thomas Geiger has been conducting research in the field of cellulose fibrils – fine fibers that can be produced from wood pulp or agricultural waste, for example.
At the heart of nearly every electronic device is a printed circuit board: typically a flat, green board covered with computer chips and other electronic circuit components. The world produces over 50 ...
“Moving towards more sustainable, recyclable electronics is vitally important to help reduce the impact of our technology sector” – Mahmoud Wagih Engineers from a Scottish university are teaming up ...
Right now, the destination for the circuit board inside a device you no longer need is almost certainly a gigantic shredder, and that’s the best-case scenario. Most devices that don’t have resale or ...