Leaching of trace metals from mixed electronic waste using four extraction methods

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dc.contributor.authorDonkor, A.
dc.contributor.authorOwusu, G.
dc.contributor.authorBanson, S.A.
dc.contributor.authorZiwu, C.
dc.contributor.authorBonzongo, J.
dc.contributor.authorNyarko, S.
dc.contributor.authorTawiah, R.
dc.contributor.authorAsante, I.
dc.contributor.authorNyame, F.
dc.date.accessioned2018-03-07T15:32:53Z
dc.date.available2018-03-07T15:32:53Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionJournal Articleen_US
dc.description.abstractRapid developments in technology in recent times, coupled with increasing demands for electronic products, have led to a rapid increase in electronic waste (e-waste) in the environment. The leaching of metals from e-wastes into the environment is a potential health and environmental hazard. The present study investigates the leaching potential of fourteen metals (Ag, Al, As, Ca, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Na, Ni, Pb and Zn) in mixed waste printed circuit boards (PCBs) and plastic housing (PH) from recycling/dump sites. The assessment was carried out using rain water, deionized water, synthetic precipitation leaching procedure (SPLP) solution and seawater over a period of 192 hours at regular intervals. The data obtained was compared to TCLP and WET limits. The toxicity characteristic potential of the elements extracted by these solvents were in the order deionized water>rainwater>SPLP>seawater. The levels of the 14 elements studied were generally low and in varying concentrations, with Ca, K, Mg and Na being relatively higher in all the leaching fluids. The results further proved that leaching from PCBs and PH was a significant source of trace metals from recycling/dump sites. Therefore, proper handling and disposal of these waste materials should be encouraged to lessen their impact on the environment.en_US
dc.identifier.citationDonkor, A.,Owusu, G.,Banson, S.A.,Ziwu, C., Bonzongo, J.,Nyarko, S.,Tawiah, R.,Asante, I.,Nyame, F. (2017). Leaching of trace metals from mixed electronic waste using four extraction methods. Journal of Science and Development. 1(1), 69-78en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/22870
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherScience and Developmenten_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries1;1
dc.subjectE-wasteen_US
dc.subjectPlasticsen_US
dc.subjectPrinted circuit boardsen_US
dc.subjectMetalsen_US
dc.subjectLeaching fluidsen_US
dc.subjectToxicityen_US
dc.subjectDump siteen_US
dc.titleLeaching of trace metals from mixed electronic waste using four extraction methodsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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