Santhana Krishnan, Nor Syahidah Zulkapli
Fast industrialization has increased the demand for heavy metals, while high-grade ore natural reserves are diminishing. Therefore, alternative sources of heavy metals need to be investigated. Massive amounts of industrial wastes are generated annually, with the majority being sent to landfills or incinerators, posing significant environmental challenges such as ecological contamination and health hazards. Such wastes contain hazardous elements of various metals (Au, Ag, Ni, Mo, Co, Cu, Zn, and Cr), whose improper disposal adversely affects human health and the environment. Consequently, methods for industrial waste management, including reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling, have garnered increased attention due to their potential to enhance cost-effectiveness and enable profitable metal recovery ventures. The present study provides a state-of-the-art review of the current technologies available for the recovery of metals from industrial wastes.
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