A compostable printed circuit board (PCB) has been developed using fungal mycelium as a replacement for epoxy resin.

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Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:41:15 GMT · 2h 15m ago

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To address the growing amount of electronic waste from discarded electronics.

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This development offers a potential solution for reducing electronic waste by providing a biodegradable alternative for a key component of electronic devices.

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https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/1189215/fungal-mycelium-instead-of-epoxy-resin-compostable-printed-circuit-board-developed.html
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