Toward a Biodegradable Printed Circuit (VIDEO)

DOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

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Scientists have developed a fully recyclable and biodegradable printed circuit. The advance could divert wearable devices and other flexible electronics from landfill, and mitigate the health and environmental hazards posed by heavy metal waste.

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Marilyn Sargent/Berkeley Lab

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