Bioamplification and Biomagnification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Halogenated Organic Pollutants in Moths from an Electronic Waste Recycling Site
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.5432
Abstract: Samples of Asota caricae (larvae, pupae, and adults) and its host plant leaf (Ficus hispida), larvae of Aloa lactinea, and mixed adult moths were collected from an electronic waste (e‐waste) recycling site in south China.… read more here.
Keywords: biomagnification; waste; waste recycling; log kow ... See more keywords
Determination of the Extent of Trace Metals Pollution in Soils, Sediments and Human Hair at e-Waste Recycling Site in Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s00244-017-0434-5
Abstract: The concentrations of trace elements (Mg, Al, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, As, Se, Rb, Sr, Y, Mo, Cd, In, Sn, Sb, Cs, Ba, Tl, Pb, and Bi) in soils, sediment,… read more here.
Keywords: human hair; waste; determination extent; site ... See more keywords
Gastric bioaccessibility and human health risks associated with soil metal exposure via ingestion at an E-waste recycling site in Kumasi, Ghana
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DOI: 10.1007/s10653-020-00760-7
Abstract: Over 1000 people make a living by processing electronic and electrical waste (E-waste) and scrap metals for the recovery of valuable metals and integrated circuits at Dagomba Line, Kumasi, Ghana. The processing includes activities such… read more here.
Keywords: health; waste; bioaccessibility; waste recycling ... See more keywords
Potential of electronic waste recycling in Gulf Cooperation Council states: an environmental and economic analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-04956-y
Abstract: This paper for the first time aims to valorize the environmental and economic values of electronic waste recycling for member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) from the year 2018 up to 2040. GCC… read more here.
Keywords: waste; electronic waste; gulf cooperation; waste recycling ... See more keywords
E-waste recycling best option for mineral substitution and environmental protection
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DOI: 10.1007/s12594-017-0589-8
Abstract: recyclable metals like cobalt, nickel, copper, aluminum and polymer. Neodymium magnets used extensively in the memory storage devices like hard discs, speakers, etc have been good source of Nd. Recovery of metals like cobalt, nickel,… read more here.
Keywords: option mineral; recycling best; mineral substitution; waste ... See more keywords
Optimal location of precious metal extraction facility (PMEF) for E-waste recycling units in National Capital Region (NCR) of India
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DOI: 10.1007/s12597-016-0287-0
Abstract: In India E-waste is piling up at an alarming rate, yet there is dearth of technology to process E-waste and extract precious metals from it. Most of the E-waste is sent to European nations after… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; location; facility; waste ... See more keywords
Plastic waste recycling: existing Indian scenario and future opportunities
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DOI: 10.1007/s13762-022-04079-x
Abstract: This review article aims to suggest recycling technological options in India and illustrates plastic recycling clusters and reprocessing infrastructure for plastic waste (PW) recycling in India. The study shows that a majority of states in… read more here.
Keywords: waste; plastic waste; recycling existing; waste recycling ... See more keywords
Green Processes for Electronic Waste Recycling: A Review
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DOI: 10.1007/s40831-018-0175-3
Abstract: AbstractElectronic waste (E-waste) generation is evaluated at 20–50 million tons, representing 1–3% of the general waste generated yearly worldwide. The large quantities of outdated and life-ended electrical and electronic equipment make it a fast-growing waste… read more here.
Keywords: processes electronic; waste; electronic waste; green processes ... See more keywords
Comprehensive analysis of microbial communities in full-scale mesophilic and thermophilic anaerobic digesters treating food waste-recycling wastewater.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2018.03.079
Abstract: Microbes were sampled for a year in a full-scale mesophilic anaerobic digester (MD) and a thermophilic anaerobic digester (TD) treating food waste-recycling wastewater (FRW), then microbial community structure, dynamics and diversity were quantified. In the… read more here.
Keywords: treating food; thermophilic anaerobic; waste recycling; food waste ... See more keywords
Soil elemental concentrations, geoaccumulation index, non-carcinogenic and carcinogenic risks in functional areas of an informal e-waste recycling area in Accra, Ghana.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.07.014
Abstract: This study assesses the distribution, contamination and human health risks of major, minor and trace elements in the topsoil and subsoil of two informal e-waste recycling sites in Accra, Ghana. Metal concentrations in Agbogbloshie exceeded… read more here.
Keywords: non carcinogenic; waste recycling; area; carcinogenic risks ... See more keywords
Arsenic burden in e-waste recycling workers - A cross-sectional study at the Agbogbloshie e-waste recycling site, Ghana.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.127712
Abstract: The export of e-waste from industrialized to developing countries has led to the formation of a large-scale informal e-waste recycling sector in Accra, Ghana. During recycling processes, workers are exposed to several hazardous substances, such… read more here.
Keywords: ghana; waste; waste workers; inorganic arsenic ... See more keywords