The growing population and increased disposal of end-of-life (EoL) electrical and electronic
products have caused serious concerns to the environment and human health. Electronic …

There is growing interest in transitioning electronic components and circuitry from stiff and
rigid substrates to more flexible and stretchable platforms, such as thin plastics, textiles, and …

Electronic waste is an important part of solid waste management around the world. Being a
large part of the solid waste, e-waste contains numerous hazardous components in the form …

Electronic e-waste (e-waste) is a growing problem worldwide. In 2019, total global
production reached 53.6 million tons, and is estimated to increase to 74.7 million tons by …

Over the last few decades, a substantial amount of e-waste including waste printed circuit
boards (WPCBs) has been produced and is accumulating worldwide. More recently, the rate …

Recycling e-waste makes for eliminating the pollution to environment and recovering critical
materials as one of resource. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) serve as the important part in all …

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 …

Glycine as a green alternative to cyanide for gold leaching is a promising reagent to put a
curb on the environmental footprints of conventional hydrometallurgical processes. This …

The skyrocketing demand and progressive technology have increased our dependency on
electrical and electronic devices. However, the life span of these devices has been …

Increasing recovery of critical raw materials (CRMs) from waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE) is a strategic priority to mitigate supply risks. Today, CRM recovery rates …