Metal Recovery from Electronic Waste in the Framework of the Circular Economy

Authors

  • Laura Clarizia Department of Chemical, Materials, and Industrial Production Engineering, University of Naples Federico II, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5755/j01.erem.79.4.35604

Abstract

Electronic and electrical waste or e-waste is rapidly emerging as a leading waste category, constituting approximately 8% of municipal waste. In 2019, around 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste were generated. Projections indicate a surge up to nearly 74 million metric tons of e-waste by 2030. Recycling and recovery of metals and other constituents from e-waste have become pivotal issues, raising significant environmental and socioeconomic concerns.

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Published

2023-12-22

Issue

Vol. 79 No. 4 (2023)

Section

Editorial

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