Research shows potential of biodegradable circuit boards for wireless comms tech
Published: 6 November 2025
The partnership between the University of Glasgow and Jiva Materials aims to cut down on the electronic waste produced by traditional printed circuit boards, or PCBs. PCBs account for up to 40% of the world’s waste electrical and electronic equipment. Conventional PCBs, which use flame-retardant composites or ceramics, are impossible to recycle and are sent to landfill.