Harnessing germanium from industrial residues and electronic waste for a sustainable energy future
Rajiv Ranjan Srivastava, Sadia Ilyas
Abstract
The key involvements of thermodynamics in Ge-extraction and separation from industrial by-products and e-waste are highlighted, while exploring sustainable supply models via life-cycle assessment and economic analyses of different processing routes.
Topics & Concepts
Electronic wasteSustainable energyWaste managementKey (lock)Environmental scienceGermaniumProcess engineeringSustainable developmentIndustrial wasteSustainabilitySupply chainWaste-to-energySustainable societyEnergy (signal processing)Chemical industryMunicipal solid wasteSustainable designWaste recyclingEnergy supplyElectronic equipmentEnvironmental impact assessmentEngineeringWaste heatWaste treatmentMaterials scienceElectronicsBiochemical engineeringGermanium compoundsEfficient energy useExtraction and Separation ProcessesRecycling and Waste Management TechniquesPhotovoltaic Systems and Sustainability