Jiva Materials Soluboard

Jiva Materials Soluboard is a biodegradable PCB substrate designed to replace traditional FR4 in two-layer circuit boards. Unlike typical substrates that linger in landfill, this material can dissolve in warm water at end-of-life, providing a dramatic shift in electronic waste handling. Jiva Materials Soluboard combines ecological impact with practical performance, offering engineers a chance to improve product sustainability without needing new processes or compromising on quality.

Constructed from natural fibres like jute and flax, Jiva Materials Soluboard is bonded with a biodegradable thermoplastic polymer and meets the same flame-retardant standards as FR4. It supports plated through-hole designs and can be processed on existing PCB fab lines. This is not a concept—it’s a viable, drop-in alternative for many consumer and IoT products that do not require complex thermal or mechanical tolerances.

Engineers using Jiva Materials Soluboard must consider a shift to low-temperature soldering, typically around 170 °C, due to the substrate’s heat characteristics. However, this adaptation yields real benefits, including up to 40% lower carbon emissions during assembly. The board is compatible with standard surface finishes and fabrication workflows, making it easy to integrate into existing manufacturing pipelines with minimal adjustment.

Looking ahead, Jiva Materials Soluboard is being developed to support thinner materials suitable for multilayer stack-ups, and its current dielectric properties already support Bluetooth and Wi-Fi applications. With pricing only 10–15% higher than FR4 at current volumes, the decision to adopt this material could be the most cost-effective sustainability improvement in your next design cycle.

If your application does not demand exotic stack-ups or high thermal loads, Jiva Materials Soluboard is a ready-to-deploy solution that supports your environmental goals without trade-offs. Whether you’re building a smart home device, wearable, or industrial sensor, this substrate can help meet eco-conscious objectives while preserving engineering simplicity.