In the race to make semiconductor manufacturing more environmentally responsible, few areas are as ripe for innovation as etching and deposition. These critical processes enable the fine patterning and material layering essential to chip performance, yet they also account for a disproportionate share of chemical usage, greenhouse gas emissions and resource consumption across fabs worldwide. Erik Hosler, a specialist in sustainable semiconductor processing, highlights that green chemistry is poised to reshape this stage of the supply chain, pushing fabs to reimagine how precision and planetary stewardship can go hand in hand. Unlike power usage, which is often addressed through renewable…
