(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed fully biodegradable printed circuit boards made from lignocellulose, a wood-based composite of cellulose and lignin. This sustainable alternative to petroleum-based epoxy resin boards can be composted after use, significantly reducing electronic waste. Created as … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Hypelignum", biodegradable circuit boards, cellulose and lignin, circular economy, compostable PCB, eco-friendly technology, electronic waste reduction, Empa, Empa and European partners advance compostable PCB innovation through HyPELignum project, Empa and PROFACTOR develop functional biodegradable electronics made from wood fibers, Empa develops biodegradable circuit boards made entirely from wood fibers, Empa’s lignocellulose-based technology paves the way for recyclable and compostable devices, Horizon Europe, lignocellulose, PROFACTOR GmbH, SERI, Sustainable Electronics, Thomas Geiger, TNO, wood-based biomaterials
(IN BRIEF) Dr Mahmoud Wagih of the University of Glasgow has been awarded the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Sir George Macfarlane Medal for his early‑career achievements in sustainability‑driven electronics and public engagement. Presented on 8 July in London, the award included a £3,000 prize … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged antennas in clothing, Awards, battery‑free smart socks, biodegradable circuits, Dr. Mahmoud Wagih, Green Electronics Lab, James Watt School of Engineering, leadership, radio‑frequency engineering, Royal Academy of Engineering, RX Watt, Sir George Macfarlane Medal, Sustainable Electronics, University of Glasgow, William Whittow, wireless power, Worshipful Company of Engineers, Young Engineers of the Year
(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed a new biodegradable material using fungal mycelium, which shows great potential for various applications. This material, which uses the mycelium’s natural extracellular matrix, is tear-resistant and can be used as a plastic-like film or … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Ashutosh Sinha, biodegradable batteries, biodegradable films, biodegradable material, compostable bags, eco-friendly materials, Empa, emulsifiers, environmental impact, extracellular matrix, fungal mycelium, hydrophobin, moisture sensors, schizophyllan, split-gill mushroom, sustainability, Sustainable Electronics
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has assumed the role of head and coordinator for the European research project EECONE (European ECOsystem for greeN Electronics), aimed at enhancing the sustainability of electronics in Europe. EECONE, supported by the European Union, brings … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Constanze Hufenbecher, EECONE, European Research Project, European Union, green electronics, Infineon, recycle, Reduce, Refurbish, reliability, RePAIR, Reuse, sustainability, Sustainable Electronics
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