Management of electronic waste : resource recovery, technology and regulation / edited by Anshu Priya.

Includes index.

"This book strives to deliver a complete overview of all aspects related to the toxicity characterization of electronic wastes as well as other important topics including resource recovery, recycling strategies, biotechnological advancements, and current perspectives on waste generation and management. It aims to present hazards associated with the conventional recycling methods and highlights the environmentally compatible, economic approaches for resource recovery and eco-friendly conversion of electronic wastes. The book will spread awareness and knowledge towards ecofriendly and green recycling of electronic waste to prevent resource loss and mitigation of environmental pollution and serves as a guide for electronic waste producers, consumers, recycling industries, policy and law makers, academicians, and researchers."-- Provided by publisher.

About the Author
Anshu Priya, PhD, is an environmental and microbial biotechnologist working towards sustainable development and establishment of circular economy through biotechnological interventions. She has experience in leading, supervising and undertaking research in the broader areas of Waste and Biomass Valorization with a focus on Biohydrometallurgy, Hazardous Waste Management and Biorefinery. Dr. Priya earned her PhD from Indian Institute of Technology Patna and worked as researcher at City University of Hong Kong. She has experience in both teaching and research, and is recipient of various scientific awards, grants, and fellowships. Dr. Priya is also editor and reviewer of various Journals of International repute.