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Title: Formulation of Molding Materials From Recycled Printed Wiring Boards

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/16830· OSTI ID:16830

The objective of this project was to formulate the pulverized electronic waste (PEW) stream derived from grinding obsolete electronic assemblies and combine this material with thermoplastic or thermosetting polymers into useful, high-value commercial products materials. PEW consists primarily of various thermoset plastic materials and glass fibers from the printed wiring boards, along with ceramic pieces from chip carriers and other electronic components. Typically, the thermosetting materials have the same desirable properties as in the original electronic assembly, including relatively high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance, and flame retardancy. These properties combine to make PEW an inherently good inert filler material for plastic composites.

Research Organization:
Kansas City Plant, Kansas City, MO (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00613
OSTI ID:
16830
Report Number(s):
KCP-613-6066; ON: DE98059403; BR: DP; CRN: C/ASKC-96-KCP-1037; ON: DE98059403; BR: DP; CRN: C/ASKC-96-KCP-1037; TRN: AH200126%%208
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Supercedes report DE98059403; PBD: 20 Apr 1998
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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