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Recyclable Polymers Offer Light-Emitting Efficiency and Sustainability

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LEMONT, Ill., Aug. 1, 2024 — Luminescent polymers, a class of flexible materials known for their light-emitting capability, are ubiquitous across diverse industries, from bioimaging to security signage and computer displays. When these organic polymers reach their end of life, they are usually relegated to landfills or buried underground. Recycling electronic waste is expensive and complex. Although there is an economic incentive to recycle the semiconducting materials in electronics, existing strategies for the depolymerization and recycling of luminescent polymers often compromise the light-emitting efficiency of...Read full article

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    Published: August 2024
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    optoelectronics
    Optoelectronics is a branch of electronics that focuses on the study and application of devices and systems that use light and its interactions with different materials. The term "optoelectronics" is a combination of "optics" and "electronics," reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this field. Optoelectronic devices convert electrical signals into optical signals or vice versa, making them crucial in various technologies. Some key components and applications of optoelectronics include: ...
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