How Sustainable Can Ink for Printed Electronics Get?

As the printed electronics industry seeks greener alternatives, the team at ITENE is setting a benchmark with their Bio-Based Conductive Silver Ink — a material that delivers on both performance and environmental responsibility.

Developed by Inmaculada Lorente Gómez, Cristina González Buch, and Fruela Pérez Sánchez, this innovative ink features:

• 50% biobased content
• Certified compostability (EN 13432) and recyclability (CEPI)
• Sheet resistance of just 26 mΩ/sq at 25 µm thickness
• Top-tier adhesion performance (ASTM F2252: 5B rating)

But what does this mean in real-world impact?

Switching to 100 kg of ITENE’s bio-based silver ink — instead of using conventional conductive ink — translates to environmental savings equivalent to:

• 506,159 dishwashing cycles
• 2 years of continuous use of a 10W LED bulb
• 4,027 km driven by a car

These numbers are more than just symbolic — they reflect the tangible benefits of choosing responsible materials in electronics production.

Curious how these savings were calculated? We’d love to share the methodology. Reach out to our team to learn more.