Soluboard: Designing a dissolvable PCB to rethink e-waste separation
Jiva Materials has developed Soluboard, a dissolvable printed circuit board (PCB) designed to improve e-waste separation. This innovative PCB uses plant-derived fibers and a non-toxic polymer that allows it to delaminate in hot water, facilitating the recovery of electronic components. The approach aims to enhance recyclability and reduce the environmental impact of electronic waste.
- ▪Soluboard is made from plant-derived fibers and a water-soluble polymer.
- ▪When immersed in hot water, Soluboard allows for easy separation of components from the substrate.
- ▪The use of Soluboard can lead to a reduction of up to 67% in embodied carbon compared to traditional FR-4 substrates.
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https://ipxchange.tech/product-news/jiva-soluboard-pcb/ ipXchange, Electronics components news for design engineers 1200 627 We Built a PCB That Dissolves in Water ipXchange, Electronics components news for design engineers 310 310 By Adam Yap Products IoT Solutions Hardware Published 13 February 2026 Written by Adam Yap Electronics Engineer / Digital & Technical Content Specialist Soluboard: designing a dissolvable PCB to rethink e-waste separation By Sandro Mark Electronic recycling is great at going after the obvious value, copper, gold, silver and other recoverable metals. The awkward bit is what the industry is forced to do with the PCB substrate itself. Traditional FR-4 is a glass-fibre and epoxy composite that is tough, stable, and cheap, but it is also a pain to recycle.
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