Achieving a circular system for electronics hinges on greener design and effective recycling methods. Now, research presents a more durable printed circuit board that can also be sustainably and effectively recycled.
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Li, P., Tian, B. Printed circuit boards made greener. Nat Sustain (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-024-01328-4
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