New process to recover silver from end-of-life solar cells achieves 98% efficiency

Scientists have used hydrometallurgical and electrochemical processes to recover pure silver from solar cells. The proposed technique also utilizes a method known as electrodeposition-redox replacement, which reportedly increases the silver recovery rate. Researchers from Italy's University of Camerino have developed a novel way to recover silver from end-of-life solar cells. Combining hydrometallurgical and electrochemical processes, they were reportedly able to recover pure silver at an efficiency of 98%. Hydrometallurgical processes, or leaching, use aqueous solutions to extract metals, while ...

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