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Eco-Friendly Gold Extraction Revolutionizes E-Waste Recycling

6/26/2025

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Flinders University researchers have unveiled an innovative and eco-friendly method to extract gold from electronic waste and ore, steering clear of harmful cyanide and mercury. By utilizing trichloroisocyanuric acid and a recyclable polymer sorbent, this groundbreaking technique not only meets the rising demand for gold but also champions environmental protection.

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Flinders University researchers have unveiled an innovative and eco-friendly method to extract gold from electronic waste and ore, steering clear of harmful cyanide and mercury. By utilizing trichloroisocyanuric acid and a recyclable polymer sorbent, this groundbreaking technique not only meets the rising demand for gold but also champions environmental protection.