Advancing sustainable electronic waste management: An overview of mechatronics solutions for health, environment, and recycling

IF 8.1 2区环境科学与生态学 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Chemosphere Pub Date : 2025-05-27 DOI:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2025.144501

Neeraj Kumar Bhoi , Murlidhar Patel , Santhosh Kumar Kamarapu , Prabhakar Kushwaha

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Abstract

The management of electronic waste (e-waste) has become gradually critical due to the quick growth in electronic device usage and the lack of satisfactory recycling setup. In 2022, global e-waste generation touched 62 billion kilograms, raising serious ecological and public health concerns. Toxic elements such as lead, mercury, and cadmium released from improperly handled e-waste can cause neurological damage, respiratory illnesses, and environmental degradation. This study highlights the pressing need for sustainable e-waste management practices and explores recent mechatronic innovations aimed at improving recycling efficiency and minimizing human exposure to hazardous substances. It examines the health and ecological impacts of current recycling methods and emphasizes the development of safer, more environmentally responsible alternatives. The paper provides a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art approaches to e-waste processing based on mechatronic principles, including automated sorting, material recovery, and pollution control technologies. It further reviews the application of robotic manipulators, advanced sensors, and modern automation tools for the efficient sorting and segregation of e-waste. By analysing diverse technological approaches, this work proposes a sustainable framework for recycling applications that enhances operational efficiency and reduce the detrimental effects on environment.

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Chemosphere 环境科学-环境科学

CiteScore

15.80

自引率

8.00%

发文量

4975

审稿时长

3.4 months

期刊介绍： Chemosphere, being an international multidisciplinary journal, is dedicated to publishing original communications and review articles on chemicals in the environment. The scope covers a wide range of topics, including the identification, quantification, behavior, fate, toxicology, treatment, and remediation of chemicals in the bio-, hydro-, litho-, and atmosphere, ensuring the broad dissemination of research in this field.