INFRACHIP Digital Schools: Exploring Sustainable Electronics and Power Innovations
INFRACHIP recently offered a unique opportunity to dive into cutting-edge research through its Digital Schools: a series of online webinars where leading experts shared ground-breaking insights into sustainable electronics and energy innovations. These events provided deep insights into sustainable electronics, advanced photovoltaics, and ultra-low-power innovations. These sessions brought together researchers, industry professionals, students and tech enthusiasts to explore topics like biodegradable substrates, flexible solar cells, and battery-free IoT devices. By combining academic expertise with real-world applications, the schools highlighted how Europe can accelerate its green transition without compromising technological progress.
Missed the live sessions? Recordings are now available!
INFRACHIP Digital School–SUSTAIN
Organized by UNINOVA | April 10, 2025
This school tackled one of the most pressing challenges in modern technology: how to balance innovation with environmental responsibility. Focused on sustainable electronics, the sessions highlighted breakthroughs in eco-friendly materials, green manufacturing processes, and novel applications that reduce waste and energy consumption. From biodegradable substrates to low-temperature assembly techniques, experts showcased how electronics can align with circular economy principles.
Key Highlights:
- Adam Kelly (UNINOVA) discussed sustainable production methods for 2D materials, balancing scalability with environmental responsibility.
- Herbert Gold (JOANNEUM RESEARCH) presented the GreenOMorph project, highlighting organic electronics and biodegradable components like cellulose-based dielectrics.
- Jerzy Szałapak (Warsaw University of Technology) showcased low-temperature conductive adhesives for flexible electronics, enabling durable e-textiles and washable medical sensors.
- Luís Pereira (UNINOVA) demonstrated paper-based electronics, with applications like smart retail shelves that combine functionality with full recyclability.
Missed the sessions? Watch the recordings here:
INFRACHIP Digital School–POWER
Organized by CEZAMAT | March 27, 2025
This digital school zoomed in on the future of energy efficiency, spotlighting innovations that could redefine how we power everything from IoT sensors to AI data centers. Sessions covered emerging photovoltaics, ultra-low-power electronics, and advanced power management systems, with a focus on scalability and sustainability. Experts highlighted how breakthroughs in materials science and integration strategies are paving the way for energy-autonomous devices and greener grids.
Key Highlights:
- Konstantinos Rogdakis (Hellenic Mediterranean University) revealed how 2D materials enhance perovskite solar cells, sharing results from a real-world solar farm deployment.
- Ugur Deneb Yilmazer (NOVA School of Science and Technology) explored flexible perovskite solar cells for indoor and wearable applications, emphasizing their potential to replace batteries in IoT devices.
- Maciej Haras (CEZAMAT/Warsaw University of Technology) envisioned a future of battery-free IoT devices powered by energy harvesting.
- Ranajit Sai (Tyndall National Institute) presented integrated magnetics for high-performance computing, enabling efficient power delivery in AI systems.
Relive the discussions here:
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