This research study discusses the various technologies used in e-waste for recovery of valuable materials and to recycle them along, current status of the e-waste industry along with a detailed analysis of the industry's drivers and challenges.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 
    Overview and Methodology
      1. Scope
      2. Research Methodology

  Overview and Research Highlights
      1. Overview of the Technologies
      2. Key Findings

  2  TECHNOLOGY BASICS AND E-WASTE RECYCLING VIEWPOINT
 
    Technology Primer
      1. Introduction and Basics
      2. Significance of E-Waste Recycling
      3. Health Effects of E-Waste

  E-Waste Management
      1. Recycling Practices
      2. Best Practices in E-Waste Recycling

  3  TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTORS, REGULATIONS AND IMPACT OF RECESSION
 
    Technology Adoption
      1. Push Forces
      2. Pull Forces
      3. Force Field Analysis
      4. Effect of Recession on E-Waste Recycling

  Regulations Affecting E-Waste Recycling
      1. Basel Convention
      2. WEEE
      3. ElektroG
      4. Extended Producer Responsibility
      5. RoHS

  4  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS
 
    Developments in NA
      1. Automated Processes To Recover Electronic Materials
      2. E-Waste Recycling Gains Momentum
      3. High-Grade Plastic Material Separation

  Developments in Europe
      1. Metal Mobilization Using Microbial Approach
      2. Metal Recovery from E-Waste Scrap
      3. Leaching Process To Recovery Metals
      4. Technology To Recycle E-Waste of Large Proportions
      5. Recovery of Noble Metals from E-Waste

  Developments in APAC
      1. High-Strength and Value-Based Materials from Electronic Waste
      2. Pulverization Process To Handle Printed Circuit Boards

  5  PATENTS AND CONTACTS
 
    Patents
      1. US Patents
      2. Other Patents

  Contacts
      1. Industry Contacts
      2. Research and Academic Contacts

  6  DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
 
    Critical Reference Tables
      1. Printed Circuit Board Sales--World (2002 to 2012)
      2. Electronic Component Contribution to Electronic Industry--World (2002 to 2012)
      3. Consumer Electronic Contribution to Electronic Industry--World (2002 to 2012)
      4. Television Installed Base--World (2004 to 2014)
      5. PC Installed Base--World (2002 to 2012)
      6. Refrigerator Sales--World (2004 to 2014)
      7. Mobile Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)