From Innovation to Obsolescence: The End-of-Life Challenges of Printed Sensors

What happens to printed sensors when they reach the end of their life? This talk explores the overlooked challenges of disposal and recycling, using a wireless acetone gas sensor as a case study. While printed electronics promise sustainability, their end-of-life options remain unresolved—biodegradability, recyclability, or landfill? This talk sparks a conversation on the real environmental cost of “green” electronics and what needs to change.