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Ecologically safe recycling of electronic scrap - chemical thermodynamics of novel high temperature processing technology (2008–2010)

Abstract:
Obsolete electronic components, E-wastes, are hazardous wastes and are an increasing environmental problem worldwide. E-wastes also represent a source of valuable elements that can be recovered and reused. Current industrial approaches to the processing of E-wastes are unsatisfactory for a variety of technical and economic reasons. A new high-temperature processing route that addresses the problems posed by the unusual physical and chemical characteristics of these manufactured components is proposed. This project will provide important fundamental scientific information on the high temperature chemistry of these complex multi-phase systems, and provide the scientific basis on which to commercialise the proposed process.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Emeritus Professor Peter Hayes

    Emeritus Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

  • Professor Evgueni Jak

    Professor
    School of Chemical Engineering
    Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Funded by:
Australian Research Council