Evaluation the feasibility of AIMED waste treatment focused in metal recovery

• Type: Article in International Conference Proceedings Book
• Date: 2015

Authors

Guimarães, R (Author) Other; Leal, V (Author) Other; Guerner Dias, AJ (Author) FCUP; Carvalho, J (Author) Other

Conference proceedings International

Title: Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities

Pages: 109-114

3rd Edition of the International Conference on Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities

Viana do Castelo, Portugal, 14-16 September 2015

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Authenticus ID: P-00K-1DW

Abstract (EN): This study analyses the feasibility of Active Implantable Medical Devices (AIMD) waste treatment focused in metal recovery. After contacts with some responsible for the management of these devices in Portugal, it is possible to verify that none have a treatment process for this devices after been used, so they are stored in the hospitals. The number of devices implanted increase every year, so is important propose an efficient treatment process for this waste with the goal of recovery precious metals and other materials. With the aim of development an efficient treatment process was realized a characterization of AIMD. The results indicate that printed circuit board from AIMD present quantities of precious metals, particularly gold (Au), superiors of printed circuit board of other electronic devices. Is possible to conclude that exist technology able to valorize the active implantable medical devices waste, since these are subject to a pretreatment after their explantation. © 2015 Taylor & Francis Group, London.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific