Recovery of silver from end-of-life silicon solar panels through a peroxymonosulfate-based advanced oxidation approach

Green Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Zhaoyi Yang, Longyan Chang, Weijun Zhang, Dongsheng Wang
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc06177f
Cited by: 2
References: 56

Abstract

In PMS/Fe 2+ , high-valent Fe( iv is generated, which converts PMS to singlet oxygen ( 1 O 2 ) and sulfate radicals (SO 4 ˙ − ). These reactive species oxidize Ag 0 to soluble Ag + , enabling rapid and efficient silver leaching from end-of-life silicon solar cells.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells Silicon and Solar Cell Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
16
Pages
7070–7081
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN