Abstract / Description of output
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 value of metal resources in the printed circuit boards (PCBs) commonly found in end-of-life electronics, the differences between primary (ore) mining applications and secondary ('urban') mining, and the variety of metallurgical separations, in particular those that have the potential to selectively and sustainably recover gold from waste PCBs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4300-4309 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | RSC Advances |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 8 |
Early online date | 27 Jan 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 27 Jan 2020 |