News Paper PCBs Heralded as the Future of Disposable Electronics

[Admin]

Paper PCBs are a big step forward in sustainability, eliminating the need to use materials such as glass fibers, resins, and metal wiring. However, current material limits mean paper is best suited for disposable IoT electronics.

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[TechieTwo]

This sounds a lot like the theory of the paperless office that was suppose to occur some twenty plus years ago but never did.

 

[Amdlova]

This is the future, for now we have poo connectors, recycle power supply when you use twenty times.
The green world likes e-waste

 

[InvalidError]

"Internet of Disposable Things."

Yup, that pretty much sums up all cloud-powered hardware IMO - instantaneously turns into garbage the instant you either lose internet connectivity, the vendor scraps support or decides to charge for it where it used to be free.

 

[ravewulf]

Could be useful for disposable RFID or NFC tags

 

[bigdragon]

Interesting technology. I could see this being used for RFID in particular. I wonder how far they can push this medium.

I predict Samsung will be the first one to put these paper PCBs in their products. They're well known for making products designed to fail -- from monitors with heat-sensitive components above major sources of heat to major appliances with parts designed to experience galvanic corrosion. Using paper could empower them to precisely time the failure happening just after the extended warranty expires.

 

[TheScrubofNick]

Mercedes tried some biodegradable wire harnesses earlier. As expected, they degraded during their regular life causing a ton of problems. I can't see this ending any other way.