E-Waste: Management, Types and Challenges
( Computer Science, Technology and Applications )
Publication series ：Computer Science, Technology and Applications
Author： Yuan Chun Li and Banci Lian Wang
Publisher： Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication year： 2012
E-ISBN: 9781619422186
Subject： X7 Processing and Comprehensive Utilization of Waste
Keyword： Materials Science
Language： ENG
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Description
With advancements in the electronic world almost occurring on a day-to-day basis and increased availability of products to the public, it is not surprising to see a staggering increase in the generation of electronic wastes over the past decade. This book explores the management, types and challenges related to e-waste. Topics discussed include the processing of plastic materials from e-waste; challenges and opportunities of e-waste management in developing countries; an e-waste quantification study of the Peoples Republic of China; e-waste environmental contamination and public health effects; and, recovery of valuable metals from flat panel displays of spent liquid crystal and plasma televisions.