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Bioleaching of Typical Electronic Waste—Printed Circuit Boards (WPCBs): A Short Review

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  • Xiaosheng Ji

    (Cryogenic Center, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou 310015, China)

  • Mindong Yang

    (China Energy Engineering Group Guangdong Electric Power Design Institute Co., Ltd., Guangzhou 510663, China)

  • Anping Wan

    (Cryogenic Center, Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou 310015, China)

  • Shaoqi Yu

    (College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China)

  • Zhitong Yao

    (College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China)

Abstract

The rapid pace of innovations and the frequency of replacement of electrical and electronic equipment has made waste printed circuit boards (WPCB) one of the fastest growing waste streams. The frequency of replacement of equipment can be caused by a limited time of proper functioning and increasing malfunctions. Resource utilization of WPCBs have become some of the most profitable companies in the recycling industry. To facilitate WPCB recycling, several advanced technologies such as pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy and biometallurgy have been developed. Bioleaching uses naturally occurring microorganisms and their metabolic products to recover valuable metals, which is a promising technology due to its cost-effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and sustainability. However, there is sparse comprehensive research on WPCB bioleaching. Therefore, in this work, a short review was conducted from the perspective of potential microorganisms, bioleaching mechanisms and parameter optimization. Perspectives on future research directions are also discussed.

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  • Xiaosheng Ji & Mindong Yang & Anping Wan & Shaoqi Yu & Zhitong Yao, 2022. "Bioleaching of Typical Electronic Waste—Printed Circuit Boards (WPCBs): A Short Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(12), pages 1-15, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:12:p:7508-:d:842552
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    1. Alessandro Becci & Dafina Karaj & Giulia Merli & Francesca Beolchini, 2020. "Biotechnology for Metal Recovery from End-of-Life Printed Circuit Boards with Aspergillus niger," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(16), pages 1-10, August.
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