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Rice University’s E-Waste Recycling Breakthrough: 95% Metal Purity and Reduced Environmental Impact

Researchers at Rice University have achieved a significant breakthrough in e-waste recycling with a new method that achieves over 95% metal purity and an 85% yield, addressing critical metal shortages and minimizing environmental damage. The team, led by Professor James Tour, has developed an innovative approach to recover valuable metals from electronic waste (e-waste) using flash Joule heating (FJH), a process that avoids the conventional drawbacks of traditional recycling methods.

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