Materials Used in Electronic Equipment and Manufacturing Perspectives*

München, Daniel Dotto; Dias, Pablo; Veit, Hugo Marcelo

doi:10.1002/9783527816392.ch5

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“…It is generally agreed that the breakthrough in the elec-tronics industry was brought about by the invention of the transistor in 1947 (Munchen et al, 2019). This was followed by the invention and evolution of integrated circuits (ICs), and by the 1980s, these had become miniaturised and inexpensive thereby stimulating their use in various consumer products.…”

Section: Circular Economy Drivers: Materials Focusmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, a number of rare-earth metals and platinum group metals, are listed as critical raw materials (CRM) by a number of countries and regions including the USA, EU, Japan, and China. The majority of these metals are usually produced as by-products of basic metals with predictions of potential scarcity of reserves in the near future (Munchen et al, 2019).…”

Section: Circular Economy Drivers: Materials Focusmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Development of Sustainable Electronic Products, Business Models and Designs Using Circular Economy Thinking

Williams

Shittu

2022

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Driven by the UN’s Sustainable Development goals, which has identified the issue of electronic waste growing significantly and the challenges of recycling/reusing electronic components, there is a need to research new possibilities in sustainable and recyclable printed electronic devices. The change in business models and industry and consumer device flows will also have implications. The circular model puts more emphasis back onto producers who have more knowledge to make an impact on the sustainable use of electronic devices than traditional waste management companies. This study, carried out in conjunction with the Arm-ECS Research Centre, explores the intersection of design and the circular economy. The paper identifies circular economy opportunities in the electronics sector via a review of both academic and grey literature and an accompanying SWOT analysis, with a focus on electronic components and the boards/packages (whole sub-systems, parts, materials) that make up electronic systems, and circular business models. Policy recommendations are provided. Challenges to be addressed and overcome in order to implement a transition to circularity for the electronics sector are identified and discussed.

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Section: Circular Economy Drivers: Materials Focusmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Circular Economy Drivers: Materials Focusmentioning

confidence: 99%