The extensive application of copper in numerous industries leads to its accumulation in the
environment, imposing severe toxic and carcinogenic health effects to human. In this article …

Electroplating sludge (ES) has become an obstacle to the sustainable development of the
electroplating industry. Electroplating sludge has a large storage capacity, with a high …

Electroplating sludge, though a hazardous waste, is a valuable resource as it contains a
large amount of precious metals. In this study, copper was recovered from the electroplating …

The recovery of heavy metals from electroplating sludge not only reduces environmental
damage, but also avoids the wastage of resources. However, acid leaching of electroplating …

Aluminum-based coagulation has long been regarded as a reliable and cost-effective
process for the defluoridation of industrial effluents. However, such a well-recognized …

Industrial wastewater sludge is one of the vital sources of metals, including heavy metals,
valuable metals, and precise metals. Apart from metals' necessity and economic value …

As the end product of the electroplating industry, electroplating sludge (ES) has a huge
annual output and an abundant heavy metal (HM). The effective disposal of ES is attracting …

Copper, an essential metal with diverse applications in electronics, renewable energy
systems, and antimicrobial functions is increasingly vital. The proliferation of electronic …

The disposal of electroplating sludge (ES) is a major challenge for the sustainable
development of the electroplating industry. ESs have a significant environmental impact …

The amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has been intensely
increasing over the recent decades. In this view, the efficient recovery of metals from WEEE …