Researchers at the University of Maryland and partner universities developed DissolvPCB, a circuit board made with water-soluble plastic and liquid metal that can be dissolved after use, allowing its materials and electronic components to be recovered and reused. The project recovered more than 98% of its materials in testing and earned an honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2026 Innovation by Design Awards for its potential to reduce electronic waste and prototyping costs
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Dissolvable Circuit Board Designed for Reuse Earns Design Recognition
Before an electronic device reaches its final form, engineers may build and test multiple versions of its circuit board.
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