IMB-CNM Talks: Shaping the future of electronics with biodegradable materials & alternative manufacturing processes
By Tammy S. Leung (predoctoral researcher at the ICAS group, IMB-CNM-CSIC).
Introduction by Eloi Ramon.
Abstract
The advent of transient electronics is a response to the exorbitant amount of electronic waste generated not only from our throwaway culture but also from microfabrication processing which is costly, power consuming, and highly polluting. A more environmentally friendly solution is the use of cost and energy efficient printing techniques such as inkjet printing that generates high-resolution structures with minimal waste. The versatility of this technique allows for the deposition of different types of solid-state materials that can be dispensed onto a wide range of temperature sensitive substrates. This coupled together with low temperature sintering techniques pave the way for incorporating biodegradable alternatives such as natural materials, polymers, metals, and semiconductors into the fabrication of electronic components.
About Tammy S. Leung
Tammy S. Leung, originally from the United States, obtained her Bachelors degree in Material Science and Engineering from the University of California, Davis (UCDavis) and a Masters in Materials Engineering. In 2019, she joined the ICAS group and is currently pursuing her PhD in the development of biodegradable electronics.