Recycling and processing of end-of-life electric and electronic equipment : fundamentals and applications

Abstract: This thesis presents a concept of scrapology of end-of-life electric and electronic equipment (EOL EEE) as a basis on which to develop effective recycling techniques. Various study approaches associated with this concept are detailed in this thesis. In addition, the present work investigates materials separation techniques, in particular eddy current separation (ECS) technology. Based on our research work, a number of novel design alternatives for further developing ECS have been proposed. Major challenges encountered in processing and recycling of EOL EEE are discussed. The main results obtained in this study should be helpful in designing, implementing and improving a recycling system for EOL EEE.