REWCHEM · Recycling Electronic Waste to Catalyse H2 Production and CO2 Reduction Using Recovered Metals: A Step towards Circular Economy

This proposal combines physical science research with metallurgical process design and engineering to promote positive change in the electronic waste (e-waste) industries and create economic and societal benefits for the world. We undertake coordination and supramolecular chemistry research to understand and develop reagents for e-waste metal separations, integrate this insight into practicable solutions for e-waste recycling, and translate research outputs into innovation for the e-waste industry in a sustainable way. We utilize the recovered precious metals from e-waste to develop catalysts for hydrogen evolution and CO2 reduction through electrochemistry. Hence, the proposal targets three key agenda of the Horizon Europe Framework Programme and the United Nations Sustainability Goals, i.e., circular economy, sustainable energy, and environment.