Hydrometallurgical recovery of high-purity copper from waste printed circuit boards: an experimental study and life cycle assessment

Environmental Science Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Norman Kelly, Peter Boelens, Ashak Mahmud Parvez, Sabine Kutschke, Doreen Ebert, Bradley M. Guy, Robert Möckel, Muhammad Aamir, Cynthia Sanchez-Garrido, Ulrike Fischer, Mohsin Sajjad, Axel D. Renno
+4 more Lucas Ott, Frank Ellinger, Ajay B. Patil, Jens Gutzmer
DOI: 10.1039/d5va00348b
Cited by: 2
References: 43

Abstract

Implemention of circular economy for printed circuit boards by using hydrometallurgy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Extraction and Separation Processes Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
5
Issue
3
Pages
772–790
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN