Title :
Recycling plastics from electronic scrap: A case study
Author :
Shrivastava, Puneet ; Abadi, Alex ; Mohrekesh, Hassan ; Zhang, Hong C.
Abstract :
This paper discusses a project undertaken as an exploratory research work to find physico-mechanical properties of the finished product developed from the innovative plastics recycling process. For the purpose of this research PC/ABS plastics from electronic scrap such as computer chassis and printer ink cartridges were reclaimed and tested for material properties.
Keywords :
electronic products; innovation management; plastics; recycling; electronic scrap; innovative plastics recycling process; physico-mechanical properties; Ink; Natural gas; Petroleum; Plastics; Production; Protection; Recycling; Refining; Testing; Water conservation;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics and the Environment, 2008. ISEE 2008. IEEE International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2272-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2298-2
DOI :
10.1109/ISEE.2008.4562910