Brazilians create machine to extract precious metals from electronic waste

With a view to reducing the environmental impact of electronic waste disposal, researchers at the Renato Archer Information Technology Center in Campinas, São Paulo, developed a machine capable of extracting precious metals from mobile phones, computer parts and electronic components in general.

The project was started in 2014 as part of the Ambientronic program and combines various mechanical processes that can even separate the heavy metal from each part. The idea now is to broaden the initiative and develop an industrial plant capable of large-scale recycling.

The CTI Renato Archer program has partnerships with companies and industry representatives in Brazil to set standards for the production, disposal and recycling of electronic equipment, informs the Technological Innovation website. The idea is to ensure that everyone involved in this process is trained to reduce the environmental impact of electronic waste.

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Brazilians create machine to extract precious metals from electronic waste via TecMundo