The rising environmental concerns caused by the excess use of synthetic materials have
diverted the world's attention towards sustainable materials along with a circular economy …

Advancement in energy storage devices especially lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) escalate the
consumption of critical metals such as lithium and cobalt etc. Spent LIBs have been …

Many facets of our civilization's contemporary life are related to the use of electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE). EEE replacement is becoming more common as the need for …

Due to their high specific volumetric capacitance, electrolytic capacitors are used in many
fields of power electronics, mainly for filtering and energy storage functions. Their …

The recycling of waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) has attracted global attention
because of their increasingly huge quantity, hazardous character, and high recovery values …

The progress of science and technology speeds up the upgrading of electrical and
electronic equipment, resulting in the generation of electronic waste (e-waste). Electronic …

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

Energy storage and conversion are critical components of modern energy systems, enabling
the integration of renewable energy sources and the optimization of energy use. These …

Additive manufacturing (AM) of tantalum (Ta) and tantalum alloys is increasingly promising
as the characteristic of AM is capable of melting metals with high melting points and sha** …

Tantalum (Ta) is classified by the European Union as a critical metal. Up to date, Ta is
irreplaceable in many technological areas but the Ta recycling rate from current end-of-life …