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Sustainable Flexible Electronics

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Flexible electronics, designed to adapt to diverse shapes, are leading the charge towards sustainability in response to growing environmental concerns. These electronics prioritize waste reduction by employing eco-friendly materials such as biodegradable polymers and recycled elements. This not only minimizes reliance on limited resources but also decreases energy consumption thanks to more efficient designs.

Significant strides have been made in innovating materials, refining recycling techniques, and enhancing biodegradability. Current efforts focus on prolonging device lifespans through repairable and upgradeable designs. The integration of these breakthroughs into wearable tech and sensors signifies a crucial shift towards practical real-world applications.

The impetus behind curating this collection arises from a shared recognition of the pressing need for sustainable technological solutions. As environmental challenges escalate, the quest for sustainable flexible electronics aligns with our collective goal to mitigate technology's adverse impact on the planet. Through collaborative efforts and the convergence of diverse expertise, this initiative aims to expedite progress towards eco-friendly electronic innovations.

We eagerly invite submissions on sustainable flexible electronics. All contributions will undergo the same rigorous peer-review process and editorial standards as regular npj Flexible Electronics articles. The Guest Editors handling the submissions affirm no competing interests.

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The Collection will publish original research Articles, Reviews, Perspectives and Comments (full details on content types can be found here). Papers will be published in npj 2d materials and applications as soon as they are accepted and then collected together and promoted on the Collection homepage. All Guest Edited Collections are associated with a call for papers and are managed by one or more of our Editorial Board Members and the journal's Editors.

This Collection welcomes submissions from all authors – and not by invitation only – on the condition that the manuscripts fall within the scope of the Collection and of npj 2d materials and applications more generally. See our editorial process page for more details. 

All submissions are subject to the same peer review process and editorial standards as regular npj 2d materials and applications articles, including the journal’s policy on competing interests. The Guest Editors have no competing interests with the submissions, which they handle through the peer-review process. The peer review of any submissions for which the Guest Editors have competing interests is handled by another Editorial Board Member who has no competing interests. See our Collections guidelines for more details. 

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