Advancements in the treatment and processing of electronic waste with sustainability: a review of metal extraction and recovery technologies

E Hsu, K Barmak, AC West, AHA Park - Green Chemistry, 2019 - pubs.rsc.org
The amount of electronic waste (e-waste) globally has doubled in just five years, from
approximately 20 million tons to 40 million tons of e-waste generated per year. In 2016, the …

A comprehensive review on pyrolysis of E-waste and its sustainability

A Andooz, M Eqbalpour, E Kowsari… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Many facets of our civilization's contemporary life are related to the use of electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE). EEE replacement is becoming more common as the need for …

Supercapacitors production from waste: A new window for sustainable energy and waste management

SA Bhat, V Kumar, S Kumar, AE Atabani, IA Badruddin… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
This article deals with the general concepts of new developments in production of high-
value activated porous carbon from various types of wastes for use in supercapacitors …

Thermal decomposition of brominated flame retardants (BFRs): Products and mechanisms

M Altarawneh, A Saeed, M Al-Harahsheh… - Progress in Energy and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are bromine-bearing hydrocarbons added or applied to
materials to increase their fire resistance. As thermal treatment and recycling are common …

Electrochemical approaches for the recovery of metals from electronic waste: A critical review

V Rai, D Liu, D Xia, Y Jayaraman, JCP Gabriel - Recycling, 2021 - mdpi.com
Electronic waste (e-waste) management and recycling are gaining significant attention due
to the presence of precious, critical, or strategic metals combined with the associated …

Recovery of waste printed circuit boards through pyrometallurgical processing: A review

H Wang, S Zhang, B Li, D Pan, Y Wu, T Zuo - Resources, Conservation and …, 2017 - Elsevier
In recent years, due to the large amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Researchers need to search for a method to solve the harmless disposal of waste printed …

Environmentally friendly approach for the recovery of metallic fraction from waste printed circuit boards using pyrolysis and ultrasonication

PR Jadhao, E Ahmad, KK Pant, KDP Nigam - Waste Management, 2020 - Elsevier
Electronic waste (e-waste) with an annual growth rate of 3–5% is one of the fastest-growing
waste streams. The unregulated accumulation and improper recycling can cause grave …

Closing the carbon loop in the circular plastics economy

CG Schirmeister, R Mülhaupt - Macromolecular rapid …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Today, plastics are ubiquitous in everyday life, problem solvers of modern technologies, and
crucial for sustainable development. Yet the surge in global demand for plastics of the …

Pyrolysis and dehalogenation of plastics from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE): A review

X Yang, L Sun, J Xiang, S Hu, S Su - Waste management, 2013 - Elsevier
Plastics from waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) have been an important
environmental problem because these plastics commonly contain toxic halogenated flame …

Advancements in the field of electronic waste recycling: critical assessment of chemical route for generation of energy and valuable products coupled with metal …

PR Jadhao, E Ahmad, KK Pant, KDP Nigam - Separation and Purification …, 2022 - Elsevier
The technological advancements in the field of electrical and electronic equipment leads to
the rapid increase in the obsolescence rate of these devices and the generation of electronic …