Empa scientist Thomas Geiger has produced housing parts for computer mice from cellulose fibers on a trial basis. The surfaces shine like precious ivory; the components are completely compostable. Image: Empa
Empa scientist Thomas Geiger has produced housing parts for computer mice from cellulose fibers on a trial basis. The surfaces shine like precious ivory; the components are completely compostable. Image: Empa Can ecologically sustainable circuit boards for the electronics industry be produced from cellulose fibers? Empa researcher Thomas Geiger looked into this question. He is now part of a multinational EU project called Hypelignum". Its goal: biodegradable electronics. For many years, Thomas Geiger has been conducting research in the field of cellulose fibrils - fine fibers that can be produced from wood pulp or agricultural waste, for example. Cellulose fibrils hold great potential for sustainable production and the decarbonization of industry: they grow CO2-neutral in nature, burn without residues and are even compostable.
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