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 …

Rapid global technological development has led to the rising production of electronic waste
that presents both challenges and opportunities in its recycling. In this review, we highlight …

The rapid accumulation of end-of-life electronics around the world has a disastrous impact
on the environment because much of this otherwise valuable resource goes to landfills …

The recycling of metals such as gold and copper from discarded end-of-life electronic waste
(e-waste or WEEE) is an important aspect to the development of environmentally benign …

The technological advancements in the field of electrical and electronic equipment leads to
the rapid increase in the obsolescence rate of these devices and the generation of electronic …

The recycling of electronic waste, ie., waste Printed Circuit Boards (WPCBs), provides
substantial environmental and economic advantages. In fact, the concentration of valuable …

The improper disposal of discarded electronic and electrical equipment raises
environmental and health concerns, spanning air pollution to water and soil contamination …

Rapid growth of the industrial and electronics sectors has led to an ever-mounting demand
for gold. Gold mining can be highly resource-intensive, due to the need for selective gold …

The limited gold resource demands the identification of unconventional sources as
sustainable resources for future generations. With the increasing demand for gold used in …

The rapid proliferation of electronic waste (e-waste), including waste printed circuit boards
(WPCBs), has exerted immense pressure on the environment. The recovery of precious …