Recovery of Metals from E-waste: Facts, Methods, Challenges, Case Studies, and Sustainable Solutions DOI
Sapana Jadoun, Sampath Chinnam, Shagufta Jabin

et al.

Environmental Science & Technology Letters, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

The growing issue of electronic waste (E-waste), driven by the exponential growth in device usage, presents significant environmental and economic challenges. E-waste production has surged, increasing ∼2 million metric tonnes (Mt) annually, reaching 60 Mt 2023, with projections suggesting it will exceed 70 2030. Despite China, United States, India being top producers, their recycling rates remain critically low at 16%, 15%, 1%, respectively. contains valuable metals, such as gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), which comprise ∼60% its composition. However, only 17.4% global was appropriately recycled 2023. This Review discusses latest data on E-waste, evaluates current metal recovery methods, emphasizes urgency sustainable solutions to mitigate hazards promote a circular economy. paper also covers case studies highlighting challenges potential strategies for enhancing efficiency, contributing significantly sustainability efforts management.

Language: Английский

Recovery of Metals from E-waste: Facts, Methods, Challenges, Case Studies, and Sustainable Solutions DOI
Sapana Jadoun, Sampath Chinnam, Shagufta Jabin

et al.

Environmental Science & Technology Letters, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 10, 2024

The growing issue of electronic waste (E-waste), driven by the exponential growth in device usage, presents significant environmental and economic challenges. E-waste production has surged, increasing ∼2 million metric tonnes (Mt) annually, reaching 60 Mt 2023, with projections suggesting it will exceed 70 2030. Despite China, United States, India being top producers, their recycling rates remain critically low at 16%, 15%, 1%, respectively. contains valuable metals, such as gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), which comprise ∼60% its composition. However, only 17.4% global was appropriately recycled 2023. This Review discusses latest data on E-waste, evaluates current metal recovery methods, emphasizes urgency sustainable solutions to mitigate hazards promote a circular economy. paper also covers case studies highlighting challenges potential strategies for enhancing efficiency, contributing significantly sustainability efforts management.

Language: Английский

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