“…Photoresist is a pivotal material in the PCB including photoreceptor resin, photoinitiator, solvents, and additives, which can transfer the necessary fine circuit from film to the substrate after screen printing, exposure, development, etching, stripping (DES), and other photolithography processes. However, most photoresists are organic solvent-based. − These photoresists emit high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and incur environmental costs. Moreover, it poses a threat to operators in terms of health and safety that VOCs have been linked to symptoms such as drowsiness, headaches, and vertigo. − Prolonged exposure to high levels of VOCs may lead to respiratory diseases, cancer, and fatalities. , To address these concerns, waterborne photoresists have emerged as a research and development hotspot in recent years.…”