Published in Scientific Papers. Series E. Land Reclamation, Earth Observation & Surveying, Environmental Engineering, Vol. XIII
Written by Ștefan-Leontin MARTINAȘ-IONIȚĂ, Gabriela Antoaneta APOSTOLESCU, Maria HARJA
Due to rising customer demand, the manufacturing of electrical and electronic equipment has expanded dramatically in recent years; nevertheless, because technology is advancing so quickly, the equipment's lifespan has decreased. Consequently, an enormous volume of electronic waste (also known as "e-waste") is produced each day. The majority of these wastes consist of materials that, in the wrong hands, can have an adverse effect on the habitats they are placed in and, indirectly, the species that live there. Metals, polymers, and refractory oxides are frequently found in these wastes. These materials can be highly valuable economically if they are correctly collected and separated. The main strategies for isolating and recovering valuable components from electrical and electronic waste were examined in this study, along with how successful these approaches were at disposing of waste.
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