Abstract
Electronic waste (e-waste) has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, posing significant environmental and health risks due to the presence of hazardous materials. Chemical engineering plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by developing efficient and sustainable methods for recycling and reusing electronic waste. This article explores the role of chemical engineers in the recycling of e-waste, focusing on innovative technologies for material recovery, waste treatment, and environmental protection. The paper also discusses the challenges in e-waste management and the future directions for improving recycling processes and increasing the circular economy in the electronics industry.
All articles published in the American Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Under this license, authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right to publish the work. Readers are free to:
-
Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
-
Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially
Conditions:
-
Appropriate credit must be given to the original author(s) and the journal.
-
A link to the license must be provided.
-
Any changes made must be indicated.
This licensing ensures maximum dissemination and reuse of open-access materials while maintaining proper attribution to the authors.