Green and facile modification of mesoporous activated carbon for selective indium and gallium recovery from waste photovoltaic modules
Wenxuan Wang, Xinhai Xu, Jie Li, Tao Liu, Hailong Wang, Yin Wang
Abstract
An efficient adsorbent (EPP–PDA@MAC) for critical indium and gallium recovery is developed via novel, green, and facile modification, showing high adsorption ability, remarkable reusability, and practical effectiveness in waste CIGS PV modules.
Topics & Concepts
GalliumIndiumPhotovoltaic systemMesoporous materialActivated carbonMaterials scienceCarbon fibersNanotechnologyWaste managementChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisMetallurgyComposite materialAdsorptionEngineeringElectrical engineeringComposite numberExtraction and Separation ProcessesRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesElectron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques