Sustainable electronics for the future: insights from ARMS coordinator Prof. Matti Mäntysalo
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Prof. Matti Mäntysalo studying printed electronics. Photo - Tampere University.
Recently, Tampere University website published an interview with project ARMS coordinator Prof. Matti Mäntysalo. In the interview, he shares how his team at Tampere University is reshaping electronics manufacturing toward sustainability, efficiency, and circular‑economy principles. Prof. Mäntysalo's research focuses on printed and additive manufacturing, in which electronics are built using minimal material, low temperatures, and far fewer chemicals, enabling bio‑based, biodegradable, and low‑energy components.
These breakthroughs directly support the ARMS mission to develop eco‑friendly, high‑performance supercapacitors using scalable processes and sustainable carbon‑based materials. Mäntysalo’s team also explores alternatives to critical raw materials and promotes new paths for environmental and healthcare applications, from biodegradable soil sensors to low‑cost wearable diagnostics.
His vision reflects the core of ARMS: smarter materials, cleaner manufacturing, and real‑world impact made possible through strong industry collaboration.