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ACTOR - Advanced Circularity of Transparent Conductive Oxide for semiconductor industry by innovative production and recycling

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Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) are vital for the semiconductor industry but face supply chain vulnerabilities. Recycling TCOs remains challenging, and there is a lack of in scalable production and commercialization.

Transparent conductive oxides (TCOs), especially indium tin oxide (ITO), are vital for the semiconductor industry but face supply chain vulnerabilities in Europe due to reliance on East Asian sources and the critical status of indium. Recycling TCOs remains challenging, and there is a lack of practical experience in scalable production and commercialization within Europe.

This project, led by Mat4greenTech AB (Sweden) and IFE (Norway), aims to establish zero-emission TCO production, demonstrate industrial benefits, and develop effective recycling strategies. The initiative will build a Nordic consortium, strengthen collaboration, and advance both the technical and engineering aspects of TCO production and recycling, with the goal of creating a sustainable, low-carbon value chain for semiconductor manufacturing.

Partners

Mat4green Tech AB (SE, project leader), IFE – Institute for Energy Research (NO)

Background

This project is one of the 20 projects selected from the call for project outlines: Green and Competitive Nordic Region.

Contact adviser

Contacts

Emil Gejrot Innovation Adviser

Emil Gejrot

Innovation Adviser
+47 469 63 713
emil.gejrot@nordicinnovation.org
Emil has extensive experience of innovation projects and policy analysis in the Nordic region and beyond. Before joining Nordic Innovation, he worked for a research consultancy where he focused on digital transformation, inclusion, and sustainability. He holds an MA in Transcultural Studies and has lived and worked in Sweden, Norway, the UK, and Germany.