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A review of electronics demanufacturing processes
Journal article   Peer reviewed

A review of electronics demanufacturing processes

J. A. S. Williams
Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Vol.47, pp.195-208
47
2006
Web of Science ID: WOS:000238131800001

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Abstract

Hundreds of millions of end-of-life electronics require demanufacturing for materials recovery. The challenges of significant quantities of different products converging to demanufacturing processes present research opportunities for technology, recycling process design, and controls. In this review, we summarize research to improve demanufacturing processes through disassembly, automation, bulk recycling of ferrous and nonferrous metals, and plastics identification and separation. We conclude with future research directions for electronics recycling.

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