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Title Evaluation of the effect of physical and chemical factors in the recovery of Cu, Pb and Fe from waste PCB through acid leaching
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Authors Duran, JAG; Arroyo, ZG; Castro, FIG; Owen, PQ; Cadena, LES; Gómez, MVA
Title Evaluation of the effect of physical and chemical factors in the recovery of Cu, Pb and Fe from waste PCB through acid leaching
Year 2023
Published Heliyon, 9, 11
DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21348
Abstract Electronic waste recycling is a strategy that contributes to implement a circular economy model which include reuse, component and raw material recovery and minimum final deposition. Given the importance of reincorporating the components of electronic devices into the productive chain and a correct recovery for some hazardous metals such as lead contained in such residues. This study is focused on the effect of maximum available content (MAC) of metal, sulfuric acid initial concentration, agitation velocity, and oxidising agent on the recovery of copper, lead and iron from electronic waste through acid leaching. A solid-state characterization before and after treatment and electrochemical analysis was carried out to analyse MCA effects and surface chemistry. It was found that sub-millimetric particles show a better available extraction percentage in case of copper and iron, being opposite for lead. Presence of hydrogen peroxide enhance the extraction efficiency, however, this cause iron and lead precipitation, therefore it is inefficient for metals recovery as well as for reagent consumption. The presence of calcium salts reacts producing gypsum, which reduces the extraction yield of copper at particle size below 250 mu m.
Author Keywords Circular economy; Metal recovery; WEEE; Recycling; Hydrometallurgy
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:001105522700001
WoS Category Multidisciplinary Sciences
Research Area Science & Technology - Other Topics
PDF http://www.cell.com/article/S2405844023085560/pdf
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