A Review of the Occurrence and Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Electronic Waste [PDF]
MoleculesElectronic waste (e-waste) contains valuable rare earth elements (REEs) essential for various high-tech applications, making their recovery crucial for sustainable resource management. This review provides an overview of the occurrence of REEs in e-waste
Binjun Liang +6 more
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Enhancing informal workers’ tools to reduce workplace injuries: a quasi-randomized control trial of electronic waste recyclers in Thailand [PDF]
Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & HealthOBJECTIVES: In low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), there is mixed evidence on the effectiveness of interventions in improving workplace conditions among hazardous industries.
Abas Shkembi +7 more
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2D Electrodes From Functionalized Graphene for Rapid Electrochemical Gold Extraction and Reduction From Electronic Waste [PDF]
Advanced ScienceElectronic waste (e‐waste) contains substantial quantities of valuable precious metals, particularly gold (Au). However, inefficient metal recovery leads to these precious metals being discarded in landfills, causing significant water and environmental ...
Kou Yang +10 more
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Risk assessment for hazardous waste storage site material aging and groundwater contamination [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Storage sites are the main sites for solid waste storage and also involve environmental pollution risks, but the aging of geomembrane materials and the evolution of defects in hazardous waste storage yards in service environment, which may lead to long ...
Zhang Luyu +3 more
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Comparative Study of Electronic Waste Management in Developed Countries and Indonesia
Andalasian International Journal of Applied Science, Engineering, and Technology, 2022 Electronic waste management in Indonesia is currently not a major concern for various parties and is relatively left behind when compared to developed countries.
Slamet Raharjo, Al Hadi Utomo
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Penanganan Limbah Elektronik (E-Waste) di Indonesia Berbasis Seni dan Drop Point
Jurnal Serambi Engineering, 2020 Technological developments that increase the increase in electronic waste (e-waste) significantly. In Indonesia, the method of treating electronic waste by fire is not appropriate to apply, because electronic waste contains metals and will cause ...
R. Hilary A Yoga +3 more
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Electronic Waste Generation Prediction in Bandung City, Indonesia
Environmental and Climate Technologies, 2021 Nowadays waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) generation is increasing due to the increase in the number of users and the development of electronic products.
Widyarsana I Made Wahyu +2 more
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“What do I do with my old mobile phones? I just put them in a drawer”: Attitudes and perspectives towards the disposal of mobile phones in Liverpool, UK [PDF]
Human Geographies: Journal of Studies and Research in Human Geography, 2015 The rapid rise in the use of mobile (cell) phones, combined with their shortening lifespan, due to a high replacement frequency, are posing disposal management challenges at a time when mobile phones are the fastest growing component of Waste Electrical ...
Janet Speake, Leopoul Nchawa Yangke
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Prenatal Exposure to Heavy Metals and Adverse Birth Outcomes: Evidence From an E‐Waste Area in China
GeoHealth, 2023 Electronic waste that has not been properly treated can lead to environmental contamination including of heavy metals, which can pose risks to human health. Infants, a sensitive group, are highly susceptible to heavy metals exposure.
Chen Chen +11 more
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Artificial Intelligence Impact on the Environment: Hidden Ecological Costs and Ethical-Legal Issues
Journal of Digital Technologies and Law, 2023 Objective: to identify the hidden ecological costs associated with the elaboration, implementation and development of artificial intelligence technologies, in order to ensure its sustainable and harmonious integration with various economic sectors by ...
A. Zhuk
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