Carbon Nanotubes in Electronics: Background and Discussion for Waste-Handling Strategies

Sergio Manzetti and Otto Andersen
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Sergio Manzetti: FJORDFORSK Environmental Health and Technology, 6896 Fresvik, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway
Otto Andersen: Western Norway Research Institute. Fosshaugane Campus, 6851 Sogndal, Norway

Challenges, 2013, vol. 4, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are increasingly being used in electronics products. CNTs have unique chemical and nanotoxicological properties, which are potentially dangerous to public health and the environment. This report presents the most recent findings of CNTs’ toxicity and discusses aspects related to incineration, recycling and potential remediation strategies including chemical and biological remediation possibilities. Our analysis shows that recycling CNTs may be challenging given their physiochemical properties and that available strategies such as power-gasification methods, biological degradation and chemical degradation may need to be combined with pre-handling routines for hazardous materials. The discussion provides the background knowledge for legislative measures concerning specialized waste handling and recycling procedures/facilities for electronics products containing CNTs.

Keywords: carbon nanotubes; degradation; incineration; biological; chemical; waste handling; methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A00 C00 Z00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013
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