Open Bio-compatible Electronics
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Claim: replace FR4 with PLA+flax substrates, lower solder temperatures and rework PCB processes so boards compost and components are recoverable. Prototypes include Arduino Nano on green PCB and an Uno variant that reach near‑100% manufacturing yield; drilling and oven temps need new tooling. Microbial bioreactor eats copper aims for ~90–96% copper recovery and 24–48 hour substrate breakdown. Project plans 2,000 test boards, explores low‑temp solders and modularism under the Just Enough Technology idea.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:04Arduino impact and open hardware
- 9:03Arduino evolution and sustainability
- 16:06Embedded AI with TinyML
- 23:15Sustainable electronics and EU projects
- 26:28Sustainable PCB manufacturing challenges
- 32:10Green PCB design with biodegradable materials
- 37:55Biolleaching and composting in recycling
- 40:45Manufacturing and just enough tech
- 43:34Future of green PCBs and beta testing
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