This webinar will discuss the ReUSE (Reuseable, Unzippable, Sustainable Electronics) project, an innovative printed electronics solution to increase the recyclability of electronic assemblies. The project partners (NPL, GEM Group and In2Tec) designed, developed and tested a series of unzippable polymeric layers which, while withstanding prolonged thermal cycling and damp heat stressing, allow the assemblies to be easily separated at end-of-life into their constituent parts, after immersion in hot water. The project demonstrated a 90% recyclable inverter circuit for an electroluminescent lamp.

Topics covered:

• Printed circuit assembly recycling
• Fitness for purpose testing of printed electronics assemblies
• Reuseable, Unzippable, Sustainable Electronics

The webinar will run from 14:30 hrs UK time (check local time in other countries here) - for between 45-60 minutes, and will include a Q&A session.

The NPL Electronics Interconnection (EI) Group is internationally recognised for its practical and innovative work on lead-free reliability, PCB interconnection failures, tin whisker mitigation and conformal coating research.