The most important aspect of sustainability in manufacturing is the preservation of energy
and natural resources. For modern production, optimized processes that minimize negative …

Electronic waste is a secondary source of valuable and precious metals. In recent trends,
urban mining of these metals has received significant attention due to its profitable …

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 …

This paper reviews the existing and state of art knowledge for electronic waste (e-waste)
recycling. Electrical and/or electronic devices which are unwanted, broken or discarded by …

Critical raw materials (CRMs) are essential in the development of novel high-tech
applications. They are essential in sustainable materials and green technologies, including …

Waste will become the major resource in the future circular economy. In particular, E-waste
is a major sector growing at an annual rate of about 2 million tonnes (Mt) with rising users of …

The rapid proliferation of electronic devices in the last two decades has compelled the
researchers to find a remedy for one of the most toxic and hazardous waste materials–the …

The wealth of the society depends on several metals, including base metals, precious
metals and increasingly rare earth elements (REE). They are collectively termed as …

Incineration is currently the most common method of treating municipal solid waste.
Municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWI FA) contains a high concentration of toxic …

In this paper, a bio-hydrometallurgical route based on fungal activity of Aspergillus niger was
evaluated for the detoxification and recovery of Cu, Li, Mn, Al, Co and Ni metals from spent …