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

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.

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With the rapid growth of the global electronics industry, waste printed circuit boards (WPCBs) has become a major concern. This study focuses on thermochemical methods (combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal process) to effectively manage WPCBs and promote sustainable development in the electronics industry through circular economy.