University of Helsinki: Fatty Acids as Solvents - Extracting Silver From Electronic Waste
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
HELSINKI, Finland, May 14 -- The University of Helsinki issued the following news release:
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Fatty acids as solvents: Extracting silver from electronic waste
A new technique enables the use of, for example, cooking oil from fast-food restaurants to dissolve and separate silver. The process requires light and diluted hydrogen peroxide. The technique makes it possible to secure the supply of silver and reduce the burden on the environment.
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Fatty acids as solvents: Extracting silver from electronic waste
A new technique enables the use of, for example, cooking oil from fast-food restaurants to dissolve and separate silver. The process requires light and diluted hydrogen peroxide. The technique makes it possible to secure the supply of silver and reduce the burden on the environment.
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