Química Nova (Jan 2012)

Reciclagem do lixo de informática: uma oportunidade para a química

  • Annelise Engel Gerbase,
  • Camila Reis de Oliveira

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/S0100-40422012000700035
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 35, no. 7
pp. 1486 – 1492

Abstract

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Recycling and sustainable development are increasing in importance around the world. In Brazil, the new National Policy on Solid Wastes has prompted discussion on the future of electronic waste (e-waste). Brazil generates the greatest amount of e-waste among Latin American countries. Nevertheless complete recycling, including end processing of e-waste, does not occur in Brazil. This paper discusses the physical and chemical technologies currently used worldwide and in Brazil for printed circuit board recycling, with emphasis on metal recovery and plastic processing. The goal is to put in evidence the important role that chemistry can play in developing cheaper processes to recycle e-waste.

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