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MSE-463: Recycling of materials

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Students understand the issues and key factors of a waste recycling process. They know the sorting and recycling technologies of various materials and are able to compare the environmental impact of recycling with that of using raw material resources.

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/recycling-of-materials-MSE-463

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Summary

Lectures

Instructors

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/recycling-of-materials-MSE-463

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-463

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Ontological neighbourhood

Environmental science

Environmental policy: Waste management

Chemistry

Organic chemistry: Organometallic chemistry

Lectures in this course (7)

Economics of Waste Treatment and Recycling

Explores the economics of waste treatment and recycling, covering market challenges, revenue generation, logistic costs, and metal recovery processes.

Recycling of Materials – Introduction

By the instructor Yves Leterrier introduces the concept of recycling of materials and its global impact.

Recycling of WEEE & wastewater treatment

Explores the recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and wastewater treatment, emphasizing sustainable practices and challenges in clean energy and material recycling.

Recycling of Composites

Explores the recycling process of composites, including fiber recovery, environmental impact, and potential applications of recycled fibers.

Metals Recycling & Energy Model

Explores the challenges and energy aspects of metal recycling, including the composition of Earth's crust, extraction methods, and energy requirements for aluminum production.

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