Recovery of Metal from Electronic Waste for Sustainable Development (through Microbial Leaching/Bioprocesses)

2018 ◽  
pp. 347-368
Author(s):  
Shankar Nalinakshan ◽  
Aneesh Vasudevan ◽  
J. Kanimozhi ◽  
V. Sivasubramanian
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Microbial Leaching

The development of unimolecular conjugated polymeric micelles for the highly selective detection and recovery of gold from electronic waste

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (30) ◽  
pp. 11811-11815 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jilin Liu ◽  
Ting Yang ◽  
Zhiru Hu ◽  
Guodong Feng
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Conjugated Polymer ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emissions ◽  
Polymeric Micelles ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Selective Detection

Gold recycling is a sustainable development strategy that will save a large amount of carbon dioxide emissions. In this work, we have developed a conjugated polymer, that can not only detect Au content in e-waste but also extract Au from e-waste.

Electronic Waste

2020 ◽  
pp. 82-97
Author(s):  
Moonisa A. Dervash ◽  
Syed Maqbool Geelani ◽  
Rouf Ahmad Bhat ◽  
Dig Vijay Singh ◽  
Akhlaq Amin Wani
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Endocrine System ◽  
Precious Metals ◽  
Labor Cost ◽  
Waste Streams ◽  
Environmental Laws ◽  
Electronic Products ◽  
Valuable Metals

Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the swift waste streams and comprises of end of life electronic products. The Western countries as alternative destinations for disposal ship the wastes to underdeveloped and developing countries where labor cost is reasonably meager and environmental laws are feebly implemented. When not recycled, the e-waste is either incinerated or landfilled. These methods involve not only wasting valuable metals but also creating potential risk for the environment. These substances are detrimental to nervous system, kidneys, bones, reproductive system, and endocrine system, and some of them are even carcinogenic and neurotoxic. Thus, extensive research is needed to evolve sophisticated technology which may help to curb environmental pollution and contribute towards sustainable development in terms of recycling of precious metals.

scholarly journals Degradable and Dissolvable Thin-Film Materials for the Applications of New-Generation Environmental-Friendly Electronic Devices

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Liu ◽  
Mingmin Shi ◽  
Yuhao Luo ◽  
Lvyang Zhou ◽  
Zhi Rong Loh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Thin Films ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Resistive Switching ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Electronic Devices ◽  
Preparation Methods ◽  
Von Neumann ◽  
Environmental Friendly ◽  
Switching Devices

The environmental pollution generated by electronic waste (e-waste), waste-gas, and wastewater restricts the sustainable development of society. Environmental-friendly electronics made of degradable, resorbable, and compatible thin-film materials were utilized and explored, which was beneficial for e-waste dissolution and sustainable development. In this paper, we present a literature review about the development of various degradable and disposable thin-films for electronic applications. The corresponding preparation methods were simply reviewed and one of the most exciting and promising methods was discussed: Printing electronics technology. After a short introduction, detailed applications in the environment sensors and eco-friendly devices based on these degradable and compatible thin-films were mainly reviewed, finalizing with the main conclusions and promising perspectives. Furthermore, the future on these upcoming environmental-friendly electronic devices are proposed and prospected, especially on resistive switching devices, showing great potential applications in artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Thing (IoT). These resistive switching devices combine the functions of storage and computations, which can complement the off-shelf computing based on the von Neumann architecture and advance the development of the AI.

scholarly journals Green Marketing: Sustainable Business Growth

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 4275-4285
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Green Marketing ◽  
Green Technologies ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Global Concern

In recent years, the concept of green marketing has emerged as global concern and it has dragged attention of end users, translated into policy formulations and passed to the manufacturers and marketers. Green marketing is no more a matter of choice, rather it is utmost necessary to recalibrate our manufacturing and marketing practices as well as usage behavior in order to keep the our earth healthy and sustainable for long run. It is joint responsibility of every stakeholder to pay a premium for a healthy ecosystem. India, home to world’s second largest population does relatively more industrial and logistic activities and hence, green marketing needs more attention. With the technological advancements, it has become utmost priority to develop green technologies and products that are ecological in order to minimize industrial and electronic waste for sustainable growth and development. Using a sample of 300 customer survey data and applying techniques of PCA and FA, this study attempts to identify factors which contribute to the green marketing and sustainable development in India. The Green marketing revolution becomes even more important for countries like India which inhabit a large population and hence higher production and consumption of goods leading to more electronic and industrial waste. We have identified certain factors that contribute to green marketing efforts and sustainable development in our country

scholarly journals The Importance of E-Waste Management In Terms of Environmental Economics and Sustainability

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mehmet Marangoz ◽  
Asım Günal Önce ◽  
Ali Emre Aydın
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Environmental Economics ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Waste Recycling ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Economic Contribution ◽  
The Relationship

Today, environmental economics examining the economic contribution of protecting the environment and natural resources and preventing the environmental pollution has become an important issue like energy. In this context the relationship between economy and environment is analyzed. In this relationship process of economy management change the environment and environmental qualifications take part in success of economy. Sustainable development, as an another important concept, explains realization of the efforts for economic growth and enhancing the welfare level in the meantime protecting the environment and people’s quality of life. Sustainable development has great importance for managing environmental, economic and social resources accurately. E-waste (electronic waste) management comes to the forefront in the context of environmental economics and sustainable development. Along with technological advancements and changing consumption habits e-waste management and e-waste recycling become crucial. While there are several related studies focus on waste management and recycling and their relationship between environmental economics and sustainable development few study deal with e-waste management. This study aims to fill this gap and make a contribution with emphasizing the importance of e-waste management for environmental economics and sustainable development. In this study e-waste practices in the World are evaluated, recycle ratios and their economic impact are examined, e-waste management’s importance as a financial trigger is emphasized, not only short term but also long term effects of e-waste management are elaborated from the point of sustainability and suggestions are discussed for improving the recycling processes for practitioners and law-makers.

Electronic waste management and sustainable development goals

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kalyan Bhaskar ◽  
Bipul Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose The purpose of this study is, first, to understand if the firms are displaying integrated approach toward electronic waste management and sustainability and, second, is there a business case for linking e-waste management with sustainable development goals (SDGs) pronounced by the United Nations. Design/methodology/approach This study conducts an extensive literature review to gather perspective from multiple disciplines and also carries out content analysis of annual reports/sustainability reports of the firms. Findings Bulk consumers have sustainability policies and/or strategies but many of these firms have not linked their e-waste management with their sustainability strategies practices. Also, based on the elaboration of different perspectives, this study provides an integrative framework that suggests focus of a particular perspective on a given SDG and commensurate business approach by the firms to find a synergy between the two. Research limitations/implications This study provides a wider perspective on the subject of electronic waste management and its linkage with SDGs to create business case, thus opening up many theoretical avenues. Practical implications The policy like extended producers’ responsibility has a clear practical implication in terms of creating reputational capital for the firms by linking electronic waste management and SDGs. Social implications The SDG, detailing clean water and sanitation by asking firms not to pollute water bodies by dumping the waste, has clear social implications. Originality/value This study is first of its kind to explore the linkage between electronic waste and SDGs to understand the business case. It also throws good insights on whether the firms use integrated approach toward electronic waste management and sustainability.

Disposal and reuse of the information technology waste: a case study in a Brazilian university

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 720-734
Author(s):  
Davis Souza Alves ◽  
Milton Carlos Farina
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Product Life Cycle ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Electronic Waste ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Electronic Equipment ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computer Equipment

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that define the management practices of a center of electrical and electronic waste and of reuse of equipment aiming to contribute to the sustainable development. It is known that the effort to achieve the green IT, including recycling and sustainable disposability of equipment does not follow the same pace as industry production. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on the existing sustainable development, on the computer equipment and its composition and in the disposal of electronic waste as literature of orientation. The center for disposal and reuse of the information technology waste from a Brazilian university was approached by the methodology of qualitative case study. Findings The research revealed some findings related to the concepts of integrated waste management, product life cycle assessment, stakeholder involvement and inventory and information system of electrical and electronic equipment. Research limitations/implications The research involved the analysis of documents and the website of the center and the technician responsible for the center was interviewed. The results can contribute as a benchmark for other universities and organizations who intend to create or implement a center for collection and recycling of computer equipment. Practical/implications The paper shows the importance of communication and relationship between the center and the units of the university and with the stakeholders related to the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) management. Originality/value The study has its focus on a more comprehensive WEEE approach that shows insights that can be used or adapted to any university or even companies.

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