A closed-loop technology for metals recovery from e-waste: FENIX Project

Abstract

Precious metals recovery from waste (in particular, electronic waste) has gained a high interest for the worldwide researchers. This is due to their large number of applications and also to achieve a conservation of primary raw materials. In other words, to apply the principle of circular economy. Therefore, using this approach, we are currently under progress with the development of a closed-loop process where the noble base metals coming from e-waste recycling are further used in the manufacturing of new products. This makes the objective of an European Project with the acronym FENIX which will last till the end of 2020. For the recovery of base and precious metals, innovative bio and hydrometallurgical process will be used. Then, the achieved products will be used for additive manufacturing of new electronic products and jewelries.