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- Title
Metal Recovery from Electronic Waste in the Framework of the Circular Economy.
- Authors
Clarizia, Laura
- Abstract
The article discusses the importance of metal recovery from electronic waste (e-waste) in the context of the circular economy. E-waste is a significant waste category, constituting around 8% of municipal waste and projected to increase to nearly 74 million metric tons by 2030. Currently, only a small percentage of e-waste undergoes recycling, with most electronics being disposed of in landfills or incinerated. However, e-waste contains valuable metals and hazardous materials, making it both a potential secondary source of metals and an environmental pollutant. Various methods, including pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and biometallurgy, are being explored for metal recovery from e-waste. The concept of the circular economy integrated into e-waste management can reduce waste, improve material recovery, minimize occupational hazards, and create jobs. The article emphasizes the need for sustainable and cost-effective methodologies for e-waste management to ensure environmental protection, human health safety, and economic growth.
- Subjects
ELECTRONIC waste; CIRCULAR economy; BACTERIAL leaching; RARE earth metals; POLLUTANTS; ENVIRONMENTAL research
- Publication
Environmental Research, Engineering & Management / Aplinkos Tyrimai, Inžinerija ir Vadyba, 2023, Vol 79, Issue 4, p5
- ISSN
1392-1649
- Publication type
Article