Thermochemical conversion of waste printed circuit boards: Thermal behavior, reaction kinetics, pollutant evolution and corresponding controlling strategies

Zhitong Yao*, Markus Reinmöller, Nuria Ortuño, Hongxu Zhou, Meiqing Jin, Jie Liu, Rafael Luque*

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Abstract

With the rapid development of the global electronics industry, waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) has become one of the world's fastest growing waste streams. Exploring an environmentally sound treatment for this abundant and multi-component waste is critical to its sustainable development. This study has been aimed to cover thermochemical conversion of WPCBs (combustion, pyrolysis, gasification and hydrothermal process), focusing on thermal behavior, reaction kinetics, pollutant evolution and corresponding controlling strategies, with the aim of promoting circular economic development and building a sustainable future for the electronics industry.
Original languageEnglish
Article number101086
JournalProgress in Energy and Combustion Science
Volume97
Number of pages21
ISSN0360-1285
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

Keywords

  • Electronics industry
  • Circular economy
  • Electrical and electronic waste
  • Thermochemical conversion
  • Brominated flame retardants

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