Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The objective of this paper was to review and analyze the sources, characteristics and composition of electronic wastes by collecting the studies related to the research problem from various databases. The results of the evaluation of articles show that electronic waste includes all old or expired electrical and electronic equipment that has been discarded by consumers. With an average growth rate of about 2.6 million tonnes per year, it is estimated that by 2030, the amount of e-waste generated will be up to 82 million tonnes. E-waste is classified into many different categories and contains many valuable materials that can be recovered and reused to overcome the shortage of raw materials, while limiting the adverse impacts of hazardous substances in e-waste on the environment and human health. The results of the research provide a general and valuable overview of the sources, characteristics and composition of electronic waste.
Authors: N. H. T. Ly, N. T. Giao
Institution: Can Tho University
Language: English
Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
Award: G3069202569
OpenAlex ID: W4409165418