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Bullion World | Volume 4 | Issue 12 | December 2024

Challenges in Current Recycling Methods
Current scrap separation and recycling methods,
such as mechanical separation and hydrometallurgical
leaching, face limitations in handling high volumes Conclusion
and preserving precious metal value. Dr. Navasardian The webinar concluded with a focus
discussed the inefficiencies of these methods, which on the significance of advancing
often result in significant material losses. He introduced eco-friendly solutions in e-waste
Puremelting as a scalable alternative capable of recycling. Dr. Navasardian expressed
addressing these issues while aligning with sustainability
goals. He also highlighted the need for partnerships to his commitment to addressing the
build a demonstration facility and scale up operations. challenges of precious metal recovery
and emphasized the potential for
collaboration and innovation to shape
Sustainable Refining and E-Waste Management the future of the industry. He thanked
Dr. Navasardian emphasized the importance of participants for their engagement and
sustainability in refining processes to meet market expressed optimism about the role of
demands, ESG standards, and evolving regulations. He sustainable technologies in creating
outlined the limitations of traditional pyro- and hydro- a cleaner, more resource-efficient
metallurgical methods in handling mixed waste and world.
achieving ecological benchmarks.
Key challenges in the industry include financial
inefficiencies, health risks, high carbon footprints, and Key Takeaways
the need for advanced selective extraction methods. • Intermetallurgy Technology:
He elaborated on the process of adding zinc, tin, and Offers a sustainable and scalable
bismuth to e-waste for separating copper and precious method for refining precious
metals and addressed the complexities of recovering tin metals from diverse e-waste.
from the remaining materials. • Industry Challenges: Includes
inefficiencies in traditional
Electromagnetic Crystallization and PGMs methods, financial constraints,
The webinar also explored electromagnetic
crystallization, a novel technology capable of selectively and environmental concerns.
extracting precious metals from copper, which could • Sustainability Focus: Aligning
revolutionize the recycling of PGMs. Dr. Navasardian recycling processes with ESG
emphasized the growing demand for PGMs and the standards and ecological goals.
necessity for sustainable practices to meet future • Future Innovations:
industry requirements. Technologies like electromagnetic
crystallization and solvent-based
Recycling Solar Panels and Use of Solvents recycling of solar panels could
The potential use of solvents in recycling solar panels transform the industry.
was another key topic. Dr. Navasardian explained
how copper salts could serve as effective solvents
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to recover silver and other valuable materials from This webinar highlighted the
solar panel waste. He underscored the importance of transformative potential of innovative
environmentally friendly recycling solutions and shared refining technologies, offering hope
his progress in assembling prototypes for this purpose. for a more efficient and sustainable
However, he clarified that his technology is best suited approach to e-waste management.
for solid mixed waste, such as electronic and automotive
components, rather than chemical or pharmaceutical
waste.

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