Resource Recycling, Recovery, and Xenobiotic Remediation from E-wastes Through Biofilm Technology: A Review

Bharathi, S.; Dilshani, Aswin; Rishivanthi, Srinivasan; Khaitan, Pratham; Vamsidhar, Adhinarayan; Jacob, Samuel

doi:10.1007/s12010-022-04055-8

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“…Researchers have reported that globally 50 million tonnes of e-waste are produced per year (Bharathi et al 2022). According to a report from the Basel Convention, 66 % of the world's population is protected by e-waste regulation.…”

Section: Trend Of E-waste Worldwidementioning

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Assessment of E‐Waste Pollution Level in Soil and Water and Its Impact on Human Health: A Review

Bhardwaj,

Rath,

choudhury

2023

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E-waste is considered the fastest-growing global waste stream and has become an emerging environmental challenge. The widespread usage of digital devices has generated a large amount of e-waste. According to the Ministry of Commerce, India annually generates ~14.5 lakh metric tons of e-waste and recycles only ~5 % of e-waste. Annually, the global production of e-waste has been expected to increase by 4–5 %. Advancements in IT and communication divisions have improved the usage of electronic equipment. Heavy metals such as (Pb), mercury (Hg), arsenic (As), tin (Sn), and organic chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PBDDs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are subsequently released from e-wastes and contaminates soil and water sources. These toxic compounds are hazardous to human health and the environment. They are capable of entering various biological systems and causing alterations in respiratory functions of the lungs, DNA damage, impaired functioning of the thyroid, and increased risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular ailments. Such concerns raise the quintessential need to manage e-waste to prevent future hazards. This manuscript critically reviews the sources, health and environmental impact, disposal techniques, recycling, and regulation of e-waste.

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Section: Trend Of E-waste Worldwidementioning

confidence: 99%