https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/w/documents/5901/study-to-develop-eco-friendly-electronics-componentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/w/documents/5901/study-to-develop-eco-friendly-electronics-componentsThu, 07 Oct 2021 00:37:12 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:86eb6f62-ca42-4196-9eb6-49d5ee9679a5e14newshttps://community.element14.com/learn/publications/w/documents/5901/study-to-develop-eco-friendly-electronics-components#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14news on 10/7/2021 12:37:12 AM<br /> <p style="margin:0;">More environmentally-friendly optoelectronics components could be made possible through a new method for screening molecules to predict how certain materials will contribute to global warming.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">The study, which is scheduled to be published in the American Chemical Society&#39;s Journal of Physical Chemistry A in November, saw scientists analyse more than a dozen molecules to discover which chemical and physical properties are most important in determining their inherent radiative efficiency.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">They discovered that molecules containing several fluorine atoms tend to be strong greenhouse gases compared with those containing chlorine or hydrogen.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">It is hoped the results of the study could be applied to the design of a broad range of products, from consumer electronics to more environmentally friendly optoelectronic components.</p><p style="margin:0;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0;">Last year, researchers in Romania and Turkey developed an efficient method for recycling printed circuit boards into environmentally-friendly raw materials for use in fuel, plastics and other consumer products.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>