Researchers at the University of Newcastle have pioneered an acid-free method to reclaim nearly all silver from decommissioned solar modules. Using mechanical crushing and froth flotation, this efficient technique takes just three minutes to extract high-grade metal for reuse. This breakthrough supports a circular economy while reducing chemical waste in the renewable energy sector.
(c) Tasha Kostyuk
(c) Tasha Kostyuk

Nuevo proceso recupera el 97% de la plata de paneles solares usados

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Investigadores de la Universidad de Newcastle han creado un método sin ácidos para rescatar casi toda la plata de módulos solares retirados. Esta técnica mecánica utiliza trituración y flotación por espuma para extraer metales valiosos en solo tres minutos. El avance impulsa la economía circular y reduce drásticamente los residuos químicos en la industria.

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