Article
Environmental Sciences
Sultan Majed Al-Salem
Summary: This study focused on investigating heavy metal concentrations in soil after degrading different types of plastics commonly used in the market. The results showed that leachate from the plastics might contain transferred metals, especially nickel. Concentrations of nickel and chromium exceeded guidelines, indicating the need for remediation. The study also highlighted the importance of proper waste disposal to avoid metal contamination over time.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Josiel Martins Costa, Javan Grisente dos Reis da Costa, Ambrosio Florencio de Almeida Neto
Summary: With the global increase in population and decrease in water resources, the recovery of wastewater has gained attention from researchers and government agencies. This review focuses on the latest technologies (2017-2021) for treating nickel-rich wastewater and discusses their classification into four categories: physicochemical, electrochemical, bioremediation, and others. The review also examines patents and economic aspects, aiming to provide insights for the development of new technologies with low energy consumption and high removal efficiency for commercialization.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jessica De Loma, Annette M. Krais, Christian H. Lindh, Josue Mamani, Noemi Tirado, Jacques Gardon, Karin Broberg
Summary: Bolivian women living in the Andes are exposed to arsenic, and the study found that telomere length, mtDNAcn, and 4-HNE-MA were positively associated with arsenic exposure levels and metabolism efficiency. Additional efforts are needed to evaluate and reduce arsenic exposure in this region.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Amrita Preetam, Prashant Ram Jadhao, S. N. Naik, K. K. Pant, Vivek Kumar
Summary: The rapid development of technology has resulted in increased production and consumption of electronic and plastic products, leading to a significant generation of e-waste and plastic waste. These wastes pose a threat to the environment and human health due to their informal recycling and improper disposal. However, they also offer opportunities for metal recovery and the generation of valuable products. Supercritical fluid technology provides an attractive alternative for the sustainable management of e-waste and plastic waste, as well as resource recovery.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sheida Nili, Mahdokht Arshadi, Soheila Yaghmaei
Summary: This study utilized Penicillium simplicissimum in a bubble column bioreactor to extract copper and nickel from discarded mobile phone printed circuit boards (MPPCBs). The use of molasses as a carbon source improved bioleaching efficiency and cost benefits. Optimization of parameters resulted in high recovery rates of Cu and Ni, demonstrating the potential of P. simplicissimum in metal recovery from e-waste.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Deblina Dutta, Rahul Rautela, Lohit Kumar Srinivas Gujjala, Debajyoti Kundu, Pooja Sharma, Mamta Tembhare, Sunil Kumar
Summary: E-waste management is a global concern due to the increase in end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment (EEEs). Improper disposal of EEE has negative impacts on the environment and human health. Various studies have been conducted on metal recovery processes from E-waste using pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, and biometallurgy. This review provides a comprehensive summary of these processes, their advantages, and limitations. It also includes a bibliometric study and discusses the circular economic approach to sustainable E-waste management.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Kowit Suwannahong, Jiyapa Sripirom, Chadrudee Sirilamduan, Vanlop Thathong, Torpong Kreetachart, Piyapat Panmuang, Anat Deepatana, Suphot Punbut, Surachai Wongcharee
Summary: This research focused on batch experiments using a new generation of chelating resins to describe the metabolic adsorption and desorption capacity onto different functional groups in bioleaching. The results showed that Dowex m4195 had the highest adsorption capacity and 2 M ammonium hydroxide concentration provided the best desorption capacity for copper removal in H+-form.
ADSORPTION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shahana Althaf
Summary: A study combining material flow and geospatial analysis presents viable strategies for integrating e-waste pathways with virgin mining to build sustainable metal supply chains.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Gourav Bhattacharya, Sam J. Fishlock, James A. McLaughlin, Susanta S. Roy
Summary: This concise review provides an overview of how metal-oxide-based wastes from industries like electronics and metal production are being utilized by the scientific community in energy storage, catalysis, and sensing applications. It focuses on E-waste, waste from metal production, and waste from metal recovery, discussing promising routes for obtaining high-quality metal-oxide nanoparticles and nanowires and addressing potential obstacles hindering widespread application.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junghee Joo, Eilhann E. Kwon, Jechan Lee
Summary: Many aspects of modern life are associated with using electrical and electronic devices, leading to a tremendous amount of electronic waste. Challenges in managing and treating E-waste have arisen due to the lack of proper technologies. Pyrolysis process can effectively treat complex waste materials, but its industrialization is hindered by high costs.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Joseph Jegan Roy, Saptak Rarotra, Vida Krikstolaityte, Kenny Wu Zhuoran, Yang Dja-Ia Cindy, Xian Yi Tan, Michael Carboni, Daniel Meyer, Qingyu Yan, Madhavi Srinivasan
Summary: The generation of e-waste from spent LIBs is increasing rapidly worldwide due to the growing consumption of these batteries. Green recycling approaches are essential for handling large volumes of spent LIBs and efficiently extracting high-value materials for reuse.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaibing Xue, Yan Qian, Ziye Wang, Chen Guo, Zhanshan Wang, Xiaoqian Li, Zhigang Li, Yongjie Wei
Summary: The study found that after the closure of E-waste recycling factories, people living nearby had higher levels of heavy metals in their blood, as well as elevated indicators of fibrosis and oxidative stress. Furthermore, cobalt was positively correlated with fibrosis and oxidative stress in the exposed group.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dipsikha Dasgupta, Santanu Majumder, Jishnu Adhikari, Pinaki Ghosh, Diane Purchase, Hemda Garelick, Anupam Debsarkar, Debashis Chatterjee
Summary: Inappropriate e-waste processing in developing countries poses a serious threat to public health, with hazardous metal(loid)s released from informal handling and primitive processing affecting the environment. The study recommends an improved e-waste management practice to encourage eco-friendly and safe disposal, as well as regulatory intervention to standardize formal e-waste management at the microscale level.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Arshia Fathima, Jessie Yuk Bing Tang, Apostolos Giannis, I. M. S. K. Ilankoon, Meng Nan Chong
Summary: This article reviews the importance of metal recovery from e-waste, focusing on the example of copper recovery through electrowinning. The challenges of this method and possible solutions, such as catalysts and coupled systems, are discussed. Electro-catalysts have been found to improve the electrowinning process, while coupled systems can reduce energy consumption.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Carlos Alberto de Albuquerque, Carlos Henrique Pereira Mello, Jose Henrique de Freitas Gomes, Valquiria Claret dos Santos
Summary: Research shows that electronic waste is highly toxic and has a rapid growth rate, emphasizing the need for more studies on environmentally friendly waste disposal. China, the USA, and India are the countries with the highest publication rate on this topic, whereas Brazil has a relatively low research output in this field.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)