Biodegradable computer chips made from wood
E-waste is one of the most hazardous pollutant. When recycling of e-waste is a big challenge, wood can be used as supporting material for making chip is novel and eco-friendly approach. The research team, led by UW-Madison electrical and computer engineering professor Zhenqiang "Jack" Ma demonstrated the feasibility of replacing the substrate, or support layer, of a computer chip, with cellulose nanofibril (CNF), a flexible, biodegradable material made from wood. This research will help in developing biodegradable electronic hardwares which will be eco-friendly.
E-waste is one of the most hazardous pollutant. When recycling of e-waste is a big challenge, wood can be used as supporting material for making chip is novel and eco-friendly approach. The research team, led by UW-Madison electrical and computer engineering professor Zhenqiang "Jack" Ma demonstrated the feasibility of replacing the substrate, or support layer, of a computer chip, with cellulose nanofibril (CNF), a flexible, biodegradable material made from wood. This research will help in developing biodegradable electronic hardwares which will be eco-friendly.
Source from University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA.
Journal Reference: High-performance green flexible electronics based on biodegradable cellulose nanofibril paper
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