An integrated approach to electronic waste (WEEE) recycling

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作者
Dalrymple, I. [1 ]
Wright, N.
Kellner, R.
Bains, N.
Geraghty, K.
Goosey, M.
Lightfoot, L.
机构
[1] C Tech Innovat Ltd, Chester, Cheshire, England
[2] PRK Environm, Pailton, England
[3] Rohm & Haas Elect Mat Ltd, Coventry, W Midlands, England
关键词
recycling; waste recovery; electrical equipment; electronic equipment and components;
D O I
10.1108/03056120710750256
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Purpose - This paper aims to present a review carried out under DEFRA-funded project WRT208, describing: the composition of WEEE, current treatment technologies, emerging technologies and research. Design/methodology/approach - This paper summarises the output from the first part of the project. It provides information on the composition of WEEE and an extensive survey of technologies relevant to materials recycling from WEEE. A series of further papers will be published from this research project. Findings - WEEE has been identified as one of the fastest growing sources of waste in the EU, and is estimated to be increasing by 16-28 per cent every five years. Within each sector a complex set of heterogeneous secondary wastes is created. Although treatment requirements are complicated, the sources from any one sector possess many common characteristics. However, there exist huge variations in the nature of electronic wastes between sectors, and treatment regimes appropriate for one cannot be readily transferred to another. Research limitations/implications - A very large number of treatment technologies are available, both established and emerging, that singly and in combination could address the specific needs of each sector. However, no single set of treatment methods can be applied universally. Originality/value - This paper is the first part of work leading to the development of technical strategies and methodologies for reprocessing WEEE into primary and secondary products, and where possible the recovery of higher added-value components and materials.
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