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Press releasePublished on 7 October 2025

A computer mouse made of wood: Green electronics thanks to biodegradable circuit boards

Dübendorf, 07.10.2025 — Modern printed circuit boards are made from petroleum-based materials and are difficult to recycle. Empa researchers have developed a biodegradable version – an important step toward sustainable electronics. Their biomaterial is based entirely on wood and can be processed into functional circuit boards for electronic devices.

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