Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 6015 - 6015
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
The
rapid
expansion
of
photovoltaic
(PV)
installations
across
Mediterranean
Europe
since
2007
has
resulted
in
a
substantial
increase
the
need
for
end-of-life
(EoL)
management
strategies
monocrystalline
PV
modules.
This
paper
reviews
technical
challenges
and
opportunities
associated
with
recycling
modules,
focusing
on
physical,
chemical,
thermal
processes
currently
employed.
Despite
advancements
technology,
significant
gaps
remain
infrastructure
regulatory
enforcement,
particularly
countries.
recovery
valuable
materials
such
as
silicon,
silver,
glass
presents
both
economic
environmental
benefits,
although
costs
key
barrier
to
widespread
adoption.
Our
analysis
suggests
that
optimizing
these
could
improve
their
profitability
scalability,
enabling
more
effective
resource
recovery.
concludes
recommendations
policy
development
support
sustainable
waste
region.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(21), P. 9597 - 9597
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
The
objective
of
this
study
was
to
determine
the
structural
and
textural
description
municipal
solid
waste
incineration
(MSWI)
bottom
ash
that
subjected
a
six-month
seasoning
process.
Bottom
samples,
with
particle
size
fraction
0.063–0.1
mm,
were
seasoned
in
closed
landfill
collected
for
laboratory
analyses
at
monthly
intervals.
research
focused
on
determining
parameters,
using
methods
such
as
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
spectroscopy
(1H
NMR),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR),
ultraviolet-visible
(UV-Vis),
low-pressure
nitrogen
adsorption
(LPNA)
−196.15
°C.
porous
structure
samples
revealed
differences
texture
ASH
1
6,
specifically
pore
volume
(micro-
mesopores),
specific
surface
area,
distribution.
Changes
characteristics
attributed
duration
results
analysis
suggest
its
application
concrete
industry,
potentially
enhancing
long-term
mechanical
strength
concrete.
indicate
possible
use
MSWI
environmental
applications,
internal
area
could
be
further
developed.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(23), P. 6015 - 6015
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
The
rapid
expansion
of
photovoltaic
(PV)
installations
across
Mediterranean
Europe
since
2007
has
resulted
in
a
substantial
increase
the
need
for
end-of-life
(EoL)
management
strategies
monocrystalline
PV
modules.
This
paper
reviews
technical
challenges
and
opportunities
associated
with
recycling
modules,
focusing
on
physical,
chemical,
thermal
processes
currently
employed.
Despite
advancements
technology,
significant
gaps
remain
infrastructure
regulatory
enforcement,
particularly
countries.
recovery
valuable
materials
such
as
silicon,
silver,
glass
presents
both
economic
environmental
benefits,
although
costs
key
barrier
to
widespread
adoption.
Our
analysis
suggests
that
optimizing
these
could
improve
their
profitability
scalability,
enabling
more
effective
resource
recovery.
concludes
recommendations
policy
development
support
sustainable
waste
region.
