Leaftronics: researchers create biodegradable chips using leaf structure
The cellulose structure of ordinary plant leaves in Leaftronics can withstand high temperatures and serve as the basis for biodegradable microchips after certain treatments.
Gold from garbage: The Royal British Mint turns e-waste into jewelry
The Royal Mint of England has started extracting gold from old electronic circuit boards, turning it into exquisite jewelry using a chemical process.
Scientists turn printed circuit boards into jelly for better recycling
Scientists from the University of Washington have invented new printed circuit boards that could significantly reduce the amount of electronic waste that ends up in landfills. These boards partially turn into jelly, which is easy to recycle.
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