Sustainable Electronics: Green Materials & Processes

This lecture explores the potential of organic and printed electronics for greener electronics, focusing on sustainable materials and processes, e-waste concerns, biodegradable materials, and the development of fully biodegradable systems. It discusses the challenges and strategies for producing sustainable electronics, including the use of environmentally friendly substrates, less toxic inks, and additive manufacturing. The lecture also covers the concept of 'transient' materials and electronics that can degrade harmlessly, as well as the importance of biodegradable metallic conductors. Towards the end, it delves into the end-of-life considerations for organic and printed electronics, emphasizing the need for a circular economy model and environmentally friendly disposal methods.