There is a growing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) for electric transportation and to
support the application of renewable energies by auxiliary energy storage systems. This …

Challenges in managing electronic waste (E-waste) arise from a lack of technical skills, poor
infrastructure, inadequate financial support, and inactive community engagement. This study …

The exponential growth in electronic waste (e-waste) comprising end-of-life electrical and
electronic equipment has emerged as a major environmental concern. E-waste recycling …

The purpose of the current study was to examine the determinants of R&D expenditure and
health expenditure of ASEAN countries. The research objectives were developed to analyze …

The development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) has so far followed a traditional linear
economy value chain, leading to high volumes of waste production and loss of value at the …

Solid waste management (SWM) in rural areas of many low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs) represents a critical and underrated topic. However, almost half of the world's …

With the advancement of technology, the rate of replacement of unused electronic devices
by consumers has increased. Throwing away these devices wastes the scarce natural …

Pollution by end-of-life electronics is a rapid ever-increasing threat and is a universal
concern with production of million metric tons of these wastes per annum. Electronic wastes …

This paper presents downstream cost-benefit analysis for electronic waste (e-waste)
recycling workers in Pakistan, a country that both generates large quantities of e-waste …

Electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) burning and recycling activities have become one
of the main emission sources of dioxin-like compounds (DLCs). Workers involved in e-waste …