New types of metal-bearing wastes and processes for their treatment

Metal-bearing wastes are among the most important in terms of their value. Due to rapid developments, particularly in the field of electronics, the raw material base is changing and a number of new commodities are being used (particularly from a range of critical raw materials) that were not previously of interest. This is also linked to the emergence of new types of waste containing these commodities (e.g., battery systems, PV panels, supercapacitors, etc.). The work will include the analysis of these wastes, material flow analysis of these wastes with a particular focus on the critical raw materials contained therein, the design and development of methods for the recovery of valuable components from these wastes, including an analysis of the environmental impacts.

Required education and skills

• University degree (Ing. Mgr.) in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, etc.
• willingness to do experimental work and learn new things;
• ability to work as part of a team.