The Sustainable Printed Electronics 2025 conference has successfully concluded, and we would like to extend our warmest thanks to all participants, speakers, and supporters who helped make the event a meaningful and inspiring gathering.
SPE 2025 brought together experts from academia, industry, and research organizations to explore the latest developments in sustainable printed electronics. Through engaging presentations and discussions, the conference highlighted innovative materials, greener manufacturing approaches, high-performance ink formulations, advanced recycling methods, and the integration of Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) principles.
The insights shared during the event continue to support progress toward more sustainable, recyclable, and biobased electronic technologies. We are grateful for the collaborations and new ideas that emerged and for the strong community committed to advancing the field.
We also thank EXELISIS, the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), the Danish Technological Institute (DTI), AXIA Innovation GmbH, and the SaP EU project for their valuable support and partnership.
We look forward to welcoming you to future initiatives as we continue shaping a more sustainable future for printed electronics.
Sustainable Printed Electronics 2025 Chairs
Prof. Dimitrios Bikiaris, | Dr. Zachary J. Davis. | Dr. Ioanna Deligkiozi
Printed electronics & manufacturing
This session will cover the latest advancements in the manufacturing processes of printed electronics, including techniques like inkjet printing, screen printing, and gravure printing. It will also discuss the integration of electronic components onto various substrates.
Session 1 Key Words – flexible electronics, organic Electronics, Thin-film electronics, Conductive synthetics/polymer electronics, 3D structural electronics, large-area electronics, printing Technologies, Inkjet printing, aerosol-jet printing, electrohydrodynamic printing, screen printing, printing processes – additive manufacturing, self-assembly manufacturing, 3D printing, roll-to-roll manufacturing.
Advanced Materials for Printed Electronics
This session will focus on the development and use of advanced materials in printed electronics, such as conductive polymers, nanomaterials, and flexible substrates. It will explore how these materials enhance the performance and functionality of printed electronic devices.
Session 2 Key Words – Organic, inorganic, Metallic Nanoparticle Ink, carbon dots, graphene, multiwalled nanotubes, conductive polymers, nanocomposites, doped semiconductors, printed substrates, Polymers and their composites for flexible electronics, PET PLA substrates, PDMS, TPU, other polymers, Conductive polymers and polymeric composites, Bio-Based Polymeric Substrates.
Ink formulations
This session will delve into the formulation of inks used in printed electronics, including the selection of materials, the impact of different formulations on device performance, and the challenges associated with achieving consistent and high-quality prints.
Session 3 Key Words – functional materials and nanomaterials, conductivity, adhesives, curing methods, green solvents, 2D-Material Ink, D-Material Ink, Molecular Ink, UV-Curable Ink, solvent-based materials, functional inks, functional inks with sustainable and biobased polymer Metal Oxide Nanoparticle Ink, Liquid Metal-Based Inks, Direct Ink Writing (DIW), Solution Processing Techniques.
Clustering Session
This session will include insightful presentations from several EU-funded project active in the field of the development of printed electronics, among which Sustain-a-print, SUINK, CircEL Paper, HyPELignum and REFORM EU projects will be highlighted.
Session 4 Key Words – flexible electronics, stretchable electronics, circular economy, green manufacturing, conductive inks, Sustainable circuit boards, additive manufacturing, functional electronics.
Sustainability Circularity, SSbD, market and end of life
This session will discuss the sustainability and circular economy principles applied to printed electronics. It will cover strategies for designing for sustainability (SSbD), market trends, and the economic impact of sustainable practices in the industry.
Session 5 Key Words – governance, market standards, life cycle analysis, safe and sustainable by design, roadmaps, policies, Circular Economy, Sustainability Strategies, Market Trends, Economic Impact, SSbD (Safe and Sustainable by Design)
Devices & Applications
This session will showcase various applications of printed electronics in devices such as sensors, displays, batteries, and wearable technology. It will highlight real-world examples and discuss the potential for future innovations.
Session 6 Key Words – flexible and stretchable device, printed device, stretchable device, energy devices, conductive electrodes, applications of 3D-Printing Technology, Power supply, energy, consumer electronics, information display, flexible sensors, integrated circuit, consumer electronics, textiles-clothing, packaging, automotive, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, patient tracking to smart drug packaging, smart buildings. Bioelectronics and biosensors;
“Sustainable Printed Electronics: From Materials to Applications”
We are pleased to highlight a Special Issue hosted by MDPI that will showcase selected contributions from the Sustainable Printed Electronics 2025 (SPE2025) conference. This Special Issue will focus on emerging materials, eco-innovative technologies, and scalable applications shaping the future of printed electronics. Submissions are welcome from both conference participants and external researchers working in the field. Topics of interest include biobased and biodegradable materials, safe and sustainable-by-design inks, recycling techniques, and novel applications in areas such as wearables, energy devices, and smart packaging.
Potential topics of interest for this Special Issue include the following:
- Bio-based and biodegradable materials for printed electronics;
- Safe and sustainable-by-design ink formulations;
- Advanced materials: metal nanoparticles, carbon dots, conductive nanocomposites;
- Circular economy approaches for printed electronics;
- Reuse, recycling, and de-bonding techniques;
- Applications in smart packaging, wearables, sensors, and energy devices;
- Scalable, low-cost, and energy-efficient manufacturing processes
Guest Editors
The issue will be guest-edited by Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Bikiaris (AUTH), Dr. Ioanna Deligkiozi (AXIA Innovation) and Dr. Alexis Grigoropoulos (Exelisis).
Submission Instructions
For more Submission Information visit the link: https://www.mdpi.com
Vasilis Binas
Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry at AUTH
Prof. Georges HADZIIOANNOU
Emeritus Professor at University of Bordeaux
Dr. Zachary J. DAVIS
Vice Director at Teknologisk Institut
Dr. Panteleimon PANAGIOTOU
Head of Unit ICT | Engineering & Natural Sciences
Prof. Nikos PLEROS
Professor at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Prof. Gianmarco GRIFFINI
Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano
Anna-Marie GORMAN
Principal Scientist – Materials Science at CPI
Sustainable Printed Electronics 2025 will be held in the premises of KEDEA Building, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
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