Abstract:The transition from considering e-waste as a liability to recognizing it as a valuable resource is pivotal for environmental sustainability. Electronic waste is growing at an alarming rate, and the extraction and recovery of precious metals offer an economically and ecologically sound solution. Furthermore, with the global shift towards electrification, renewable energy, and advanced technologies, the demand for rare earth elements continues to rise. Extracting these elements from e-waste, even through rudimen… Show more
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