NanoManufacturing of Sustainable Circular Electronics

Sustainable manufacturing of goods is fast becoming an integral part of our societies. According to the United Nations, sustainable manufacturing can be defined as a form of manufacturing that meets "the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." However, achieving industrial sustainability presents significant techno-economic challenges, especially for the high-tech industries. One example is the modern electronic industry, which is responsible for the world's fastest-growing waste stream (E-waste). As technological progress accelerates, the need to transform these key industries has become more urgent. Unfortunately, adapting existing manufacturing methods to emerging electronics is challenging. Despite the difficulties, many new products have been gaining ground, broadening the marketplace while simultaneously transforming the manufacturing infrastructure. This talk will discuss our recent work towards up-scalable nanomanufacturing of emerging optoelectronic devices. I will show how developing new patterning techniques with eco-friendly materials, and processing paradigms can lead to greener and more circular electronics. Particular emphasis will be placed on innovative device concepts for different applications ranging from photovoltaics and large-area electronics to innovative forms of chemical reactors for green hydrogen generation and energy storage.