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Researchers take first steps to create biodegradable displays for electronics


October 15, 2015

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Americans, on average, replace their mobile phones every 22 months, junking more than 150 million phones a year. When it comes to processing all this waste, even low exposure to the electronics in these phones can cause significant health risks. University of Missouri researchers are on the path to creating biodegradable electronics by using organic components in screen displays. The researchers' advancements could one day help reduce electronic waste in the world's landfills.Full Story

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