From jewelry to advanced electronics, gold's value is undeniable. Its unique properties and widespread use make it an ...

A team led by Cornell researchers has devised an innovative method to recover gold from electronic waste and repurpose it as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO 2) into organic compounds.

Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a rapidly growing problem ... emphasized the importance of this selective recovery. “Knowing how much gold and other precious metals go into these types of electronics ...

utilizes vast amounts of e-waste, and helps mitigate CO2 emissions, showcasing a promising avenue for environmental conservation and resource recovery. A team of researchers led by Cornell University ...

containing at least 10 times more of the metal per ton than natural gold ore. With global e-waste projected to reach 80 million metric tons by 2030, efficient recovery methods are increasingly ...

With e-waste expected to reach 80 million metric tons by 2030, finding sustainable methods to recover gold is becoming crucial. Traditional recovery methods rely on harmful chemicals like cyanide, ...

DoD has awarded a $5.1 million contract to Rare Resource Recycling (REEcycle) to extract rare earth minerals from electronic ...

E-waste is often considered an environmental ... offering a game-changing solution for gold recovery. COFs, or covalent organic frameworks, are essentially molecular sieves on steroids.

Beyond e-waste, the aerogel’s ability to remove ultra-trace gold ... The innovative approach to gold recovery not only promises substantial environmental benefits but also paves the way for economic ...