Upcycling E-waste for sustainable innovation: functional materials, toxicity reduction, and circular design

Environmental Science Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Pranav Prashant Dagwar, Debajyoti Kundu, Deblina Dutta
DOI: 10.1039/d5va00362h
Cited by: 5
References: 136

Abstract

Upcycling e-waste converts discarded electronics into high-value catalysts, electrodes, and sensors using green, bio-assisted recovery, reducing toxicity and promoting circular, sustainable material innovation aligned with global goals.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Sustainable Industrial Ecology Municipal Solid Waste Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
5
Issue
4
Pages
966–996
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN