They are the "heart" of every electronic device, from laptops to electric toothbrushes: printed circuit boards, also known as ...

Using wood-derived materials, researchers showcase the potential of making eco-friendly yet high-functioning electronics ...

Cellulose residues, which have hardly been used to date, can be pressed into hard circuit boards after “hornification.” They don't have to be totally waterproof.

Every electronic device, from laptops to toothbrushes, has one thing in common: a printed circuit board, or PCB. These flat boards, usually green in color, carry the copper wires and electronic ...

(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.

These biodegradeable PCBs make it easy to recover components and can be thrown on a compost heap at the end of their life. Germany's largest semiconductor manufacturer, Infineon Technologies, is using ...

In Part 3 of our weeklong series about local manufacturing, WGLT visits a Bloomington company that serves both farms and the ...