Noble metals exhibit broad arrange of applications in industry and several aspects of human
life which are becoming more and more prevalent in modern times. Due to their limited …

Spent auto-catalysts are considered as promising platinum group metals (PGMs) resources
based on their rapidly increasing demand along with the underlying uncertainty of the …

Ionic liquids (ILs) are a highly unique class of nonmolecular solvents that possess melting
points below 100 C. 1 ILs that have melting points below room temperature are often …

Ionic liquids (ILs) have many attractive properties. For example, their physical and chemical
properties can be tuned by a judicious design of the cations and anions, making them ideal …

Aqueous two-phase systems (ATPS) have been mainly proposed as powerful platforms for
the separation and purification of high-value biomolecules. However, after more than seven …

Solvent-based separation processes can reduce the required energy input for separation,
improve biocompatibility, and allow for mild responsive separation systems that are …

Recycling spent lithium-ion batteries is vital to ensure the recovery of added-value resources
and minimize environmental impact. Herein, an integrated and efficient process is …

Microfluidic technology has attracted great interest across industry and academia. Its
engineering characteristics, through miniaturization, can enhance mass-and heat transfer …

Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing type of waste worldwide and contains
significant levels of precious metals, rare earth elements, and basic elements that make it …

Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is the fastest growing type of waste
globally and is an important challenge due to its heterogeneity, intrinsic toxicity and potential …