Engineering Proceedings, Volume 127, 2026

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Traditionally, harmonic RADAR has tracked insects using a non-linear diode tag, illuminated by an extremely high-power (up to 20 kW) radio signal. This work introduces a battery-less, semiconductor-free passively modulating tag that operates with low...

In response to the growing challenge of electronic waste, we developed an open-source pick-and-remove system for recovering electronic components for reuse. This platform is based on a repurposed 3-D printer chassis, an infrared pre-heater, and a hot...

Sonoprocessing can significantly enhance the yield, rate, and efficiency of mechanical and chemical processes. A timely sonoprocessing application is the recovery of Critical Raw Materials (e.g., lithium, gold, copper) from e-waste. However, commerci...

Digital twin technology is rapidly gaining traction in the semiconductor industry for its ability to model manufacturing processes, including packaging engineering, to monitor and optimise performance cost-effectively. This paper focuses on two key a...

The “Green ICT @ FMD” competence center brings together the expertise in resource-efficient information and communications technology from 11 Fraunhofer and two Leibniz institutes, which have joined forces to form the Research Fab Microel...

In light of sustainable development and the growing global emphasis on implementing green practices across all scientific sectors, the present work introduces a comprehensive framework with contemporary sustainability imperatives in nanofabrication c...

This work presents the design and implementation of a flexible RFID tag based on a biocompatible and environmentally friendly conductive polymer, PEDOT:PSS, which is deposited onto a polyimide/fabric substrate using screen-printing techniques. The co...

In this paper, we demonstrate the first sustainable soil moisture sensor based on a fully recyclable antenna. The antenna is fabricated using recyclable liquid metal and biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA), achieving a recycling efficiency of over 98...

With the rapid development of smart devices for body area networks and smart packaging, there is a significant demand for low-waste and low-impact electronic systems in industries such as healthcare and transportation. We demonstrate that the dielect...

Flexible and biocompatible sensors are vital for a wide range of biomedical applications, including real-time health monitoring, intracranial pressure monitoring, knee replacement surgeries, wearables, and smart prosthetics. While various highly sens...

The growing use of integrated circuits has made it essential to assess and minimize the environmental impacts of these systems. As most integrated circuits are manufactured on electronic-grade silicon (EG Si) wafers, the first step is to obtain relia...

Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) allows for the sequential assembly of diverse peptide sequences. Alongside its scalability and capacity for automation, this makes it the method of choice for the synthesis of peptide-based pharmaceuticals. SPPS r...

Emerging non-volatile memories based on ferroelectric materials are currently under development to be integrated in the back-end-of-line of advanced complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) nodes. A life cycle assessment (LCA) over 16 impact ca...

The current work proposes a novel idea of exploration of the standard 180 nm-based bulk CMOS technology operating under cryogenic temperatures to achieve energy-efficient and high-speed computation. A PMOS chip of 180 nm technology is fabricated and...

Diabetes, projected to affect over 1.3 billion people by 2050, presents significant healthcare burdens and environmental challenges, necessitating innovative and sustainable solutions to manage complications effectively. This study applies life cycle...

This work presents the design and simulation of DEP electrodes with an interdigitated electrode (IDE) pattern for the alignment of 1D nanostructures using COMSOL simulations. The impact of electric field distribution with varying electrode geometry,...

The rapid growth of electronic waste (e-waste) demands sustainable recovery solutions based on green chemistry. Conventional recycling relies on energy-intensive pyrometallurgical routes that cause emissions and material losses. This study applies Mo...

The growing scarcity of raw materials and global reliance on these natural resources underscore the critical importance of circularity in ICT and microelectronics. Current circular practices often focus on electronic products while overlooking essent...

Additive manufacturing is transforming high-frequency electronics prototyping by offering a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. This work addresses and demonstrates two areas: the use of 3D printing for millimeter-wave...

The 1st International Conference on Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies (REACT Conference) was held in Glasgow as part of the activities of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)-funded green economy centre “REACT” [...]

This study compares the environmental impacts of traditional and biodegradable PCB substrate materials using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in GaBi (version number 9.2.1.68). It presents the first cradle-to-grave model of FR4-based rigid PCBs. Results s...

Organic semiconductors have the potential to contribute to sustainable electronics manufacture due to their ability to be processed from low-energy solution-processing methods. However, improvements must be made in the lifetime of such devices. PEDOT...

This study examines the e-waste management practices in Sri Lanka, using a comparative approach that considers the entire e-waste management supply chain. A systematic review was carried out by examining the existing policy implementations and regula...

From 4G to 5G to 6G, every few years, a new generation of data transmission technology emerges to meet the growing demand for faster and more efficient communication. Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and the increasing need for global...

Biodegradable hydrogel-based conductive inks, with application in additive circuit manufacturing, are synthesized from agarose, sodium alginate and functional carbon-based particles (carbon nanotubes and graphite). Rheological measurements are conduc...

Continuous respiratory monitoring plays a crucial role in both clinical and non-clinical applications, providing valuable insights into physiological health. This paper presents a sustainable, contactless respiratory monitoring framework that integra...