A comprehensive review of the mechanical separation of waste printed circuit boards

SK Das, G Ellamparuthy, T Kundu, SI Angadi… - Process Safety and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid proliferation of electronic devices has led to the accumulation of substantial
Electronic waste (E-waste), comprising valuable metals and hazardous components …

Reuse assessment of WEEE: Systematic review of emerging themes and research directions

G Anandh, S PrasannaVenkatesan, M Goh… - Journal of environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The reuse of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) is deemed the best
end-of-life option in terms of the environmental impact and socio-economic benefits. Taking …

Consumer e‐waste disposal behaviour: A systematic review and research agenda

FG Gilal, SMM Shah, S Adeel, RG Gilal… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
E‐waste is the world's fastest‐growing waste stream, and it contains toxic chemicals that are
harmful to human health. Research has shown that the vast majority of consumers are …

[HTML][HTML] Electronic waste in Brazil: Generation, collection, recycling and the covid pandemic

P Dias, J Palomero, MP Cenci, T Scarazzato… - Cleaner Waste …, 2022 - Elsevier
abstract Brazil is one of the main producers of e-waste in the world, but its waste
management system does not encourage a circular economy. The country lacks reliable …

What drives WEEE recycling? A comparative study concerning legislation, collection and recycling

PR Dias, MP Cenci, AM Bernardes… - Waste Management & …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) has been rising worldwide, and its
improper management incurs in economic losses and environmental damage. To provide a …

Toward a better understanding of China's e-waste reverse logistics implementation barriers: A certified disassembler's perspective

Z Ni, Q Zhang, JL Hao, X Liu - Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2024 - Elsevier
E-waste, containing valuable materials and hazardous substances, poses a significant
challenge to the environment and society. One approach to addressing this challenge is the …

[HTML][HTML] Rare earth elements recycling potential estimate based on end-of-life NdFeB permanent magnets from mobile phones and hard disk drives in Brazil

DD München, RT Stein, HM Veit - Minerals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Besides neodymium, the chemical composition of Neodymium–Iron–Boron (NdFeB)
permanent magnets possibly contains other rare earth elements (REEs) such as …

E-Waste to Wealth: Turning a Global Concern into an Economic Opportunity

VS Sharma, VLN Sharma - From Waste to Wealth, 2024 - Springer
Electronic garbage, or “e-waste,” is a growing environmental and health risk. However, it can
also be used as a valuable resource to promote sustainability and economic prosperity. This …

Exploring barriers in the transition toward an established e-waste management system in Brazil: a multiple-case study of the formal sector

A Frantz Schneider, M Aanestad… - Environment, Development …, 2024 - Springer
Brazil is the largest generator of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) in Latin America
but faces significant challenges with its management. This study investigates barriers to the …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and the management of its toxic substances in Taiwan—A case study

WT Tsai - Toxics, 2020 - mdpi.com
In the past two decades, the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) management
has become an important environmental issue internationally because it contained …