Electronics often get thrown away after use because recycling them requires extensive work for little payoff. Researchers have now found a way to change the game.
  • RegularJoe@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    6 days ago

    So we’ve got the liquid metal https://www.tomsguide.com/us/liquid-metal-is-real-chinese-researchers,news-29684.html

    but according to this article,

    The vitrimer circuit boards also can be deconstructed at their end of life using alkaline hydrolysis, enabling recovery of key components such as the liquid metal and LEDs. Fully reusing all components of the conductive composites in a closed-loop process remains a goal for future research.

    So slapping AI on it doesn’t get us Terminator tech yet, but we’re on our way.

    We’re doomed. 😰