A framework for extended end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recovery rate based on a sustainable treatment option

This manuscript describes the development of an efficient process for the recovery of rare earth elements from materials mixtures such as in motors with a recovery rate of >80%. Selective dissolution enables efficient separation of steel and copper and selective precipitation of RE salts is the key for obtaining pure RE products.

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Propolis and its bioactive chemical constituents offer a novel and sustainable treatment option for kinetoplastid infections

10.3390/ecmc2021-11499 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Godwin Ebiloma ◽

John Igoli ◽

David Watson ◽

Harry de Koning

Keyword(s):

Treatment Option ◽

Chemical Constituents ◽

Sustainable Treatment

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Development and Techno-Economic Analysis of an Advanced Recycling Process for Photovoltaic Panels Enabling Polymer Separation and Recovery of Ag and Si

Energies ◽

10.3390/en13246690 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (24) ◽

pp. 6690

Author(s):

Antonio Rubino ◽

Giuseppe Granata ◽

Emanuela Moscardini ◽

Ludovica Baldassari ◽

Pietro Altimari ◽

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Keyword(s):

End Of Life ◽

Recovery Rate ◽

Pilot Scale ◽

Economic Feasibility ◽

Recycling Rate ◽

Recycling Process ◽

Photovoltaic Panels ◽

Eu Directive ◽

Metallic Contacts ◽

Polymer Separation

Photovoltaic panels were included in EU Directive as WEEE (Wastes of Electric and Electronic Equipment) requiring the implementation of dedicated collection schemes and end-of-life treatment ensuring targets in terms of recycling rate (80%) and recovery rate (85%). Photovoltaic panels are mainly made up of high-quality solar glass (70–90%), but also metals are present in the frames (Al), the cell (Si), and metallic contacts (Cu and Ag). According to the panel composition, about $72 per 100 kg of panels can be recovered by entirely recycling the panel metal content. The PhotoLife process for the treatment of end-of-life photovoltaic panels was demonstrated at pilot scale to recycle high value glass, Al and Cu scraps. A process upgrade is here reported allowing for polymer separation and Ag and Si recycling. By this advanced PhotoLife process, 82% recycling rate, 94% recovery rate, and 75% recoverable value were attained. Simulations demonstrated the economic feasibility of the process at processing capacity of 30,000 metric ton/y of end-of-life photovoltaic panels.

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The Decision on Reserve Logistics Network Structure of End-of-Life Vehicles Recycling

Advanced Materials Research ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.878.75 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 878 ◽

pp. 75-82 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Zheng Gang He ◽

Ye Zou

Keyword(s):

End Of Life ◽

Network Structure ◽

Renewable Resources ◽

Recovery Rate ◽

High Efficiency ◽

Economic Value ◽

Great Influence ◽

Network Structures ◽

Resource Value ◽

Logistics Network

End-of-life vehicles (ELVs) are the important renewable resources. In order to improve the recovery rate of ELVs and realize its economic value, environmental value and resource value, it is necessary to build a reserve logistics network of ELVs recycling, which is of high efficiency and benefit. The structure has great influence on the operation of whole network. Based on the analysis of different reserve logistics network structures, this paper builds and solves the model of decision on reserve logistics network Structure of ELVs recycling and analyses as well as verifies it using a example.

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The environmental aspect of recycling end-of-life vehicles

WUT Journal of Transportation Engineering ◽

10.5604/01.3001.0013.7235 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 127 ◽

pp. 25-35

Author(s):

Ewa Sylwia Kamińska

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

End Of Life ◽

Human Health ◽

Recovery Rate ◽

Functional Unit ◽

Environmental Benefits ◽

Environmental Aspect ◽

Balance Analysis ◽

Potential Level ◽

Significant Mass

In Poland every year, about 600,000 cars are processed by the vehicle dismantling stations, which entails the necessity of utilizing a significant mass of the waste. Entrepreneurs running the disassembling stations are required to obtain a 95% recovery rate and 85% recycling of the weight of vehicles brought into the company during the year. The article presents the results of the eco-balance analysis of utilizing waste from end-of-life vehicles (ELV). The calculations were carried out following the assumptions of the LCA method, based on the ReCiPe2016 procedure. The potential level of environmental impacts is analyzed in 23 environmental categories, included in three groups, defining effects on human health, ecosystems, and resources. The results were presented as environmental points [Pt], which reflect the potential level of environ-mental burdens exerted by the analyzed object. The limits of the tested system include utilization pro-cesses of the waste from vehicles. One end-of-life vehicle was assumed as a functional unit. Particular attention has been paid to the emissions into the air that adversely affects human health and climate change. The results of the analysis showed that the properly conducted car utilization process brings environmental benefits above all in terms related to human health.

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Much Ado About Fried Chicken: Abetting Aspiration or Respecting Autonomy?

American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology ◽

10.1044/2019_ajslp-18-0207 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 1356-1362

Author(s):

Laurence Tan Lean Chin ◽

Yu Jun Lim ◽

Wan Ling Choo

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

End Of Life ◽

Multidisciplinary Team ◽

Biopsychosocial Model ◽

Family Members ◽

Clinical Decisions ◽

Goals Of Care ◽

Complex Needs ◽

Aspiration Risk ◽

Patient Centric

Purpose Palliative care is a philosophy of care that encompasses holistic, patient-centric care involving patients and their family members and loved ones. Palliative care patients often have complex needs. A common challenge in managing patients near their end of life is the complexity of navigating clinical decisions and finding achievable and realistic goals of care that are in line with the values and wishes of patients. This often results in differing opinions and conflicts within the multidisciplinary team. Conclusion This article describes a tool derived from the biopsychosocial model and the 4-quadrant ethical model. The authors describe the use of this tool in managing a patient who wishes to have fried chicken despite aspiration risk and how this tool was used to encourage discussions and reduce conflict and distress within the multidisciplinary team.

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End-of-Life Issues for People Who Use AAC

Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication ◽

10.1044/aac14.3.15 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 14 (3) ◽

pp. 15-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Melanie Fried-Oken ◽

Lisa Bardach

Keyword(s):

End Of Life ◽

Life Issues ◽

End Of Life Issues

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Dysphagia in Hospice Care: The Roles of Social Work and Speech-Language Pathologists

Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) ◽

10.1044/sasd23.4.173 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 23 (4) ◽

pp. 173-186 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Deborah Hinson ◽

Aaron J. Goldsmith ◽

Joseph Murray

Keyword(s):

Social Work ◽

End Of Life ◽

Case Studies ◽

End Of Life Care ◽

Hospice Care ◽

Patient Communication ◽

Life Care ◽

Speech Language Pathologists ◽

Four Levels

This article addresses the unique roles of social work and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in end-of-life and hospice care settings. The four levels of hospice care are explained. Suggested social work and SLP interventions for end-of-life nutrition and approaches to patient communication are offered. Case studies are used to illustrate the specialized roles that social work and SLP have in end-of-life care settings.

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