Abstract
The excessive increase in e-waste generated by everyday use has resulted in an accumulation and, consequently, widespread concern about its treatment and management. This paper addresses the implementation of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) for the recovery of high-value metals from e-waste as an excellent, environmentally friendly alternative that has yielded promising results.
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