Menu
Prize winner at the materials Technology Day
The Materials Science and Engineer (MSE) department of TU Delft recently held its annual Materials Technology Day, this year themed around Smart and Sustainable Corrosion Science and Engineering. The event gathered researchers, project partners, and numerous alumni—creating a vibrant environment for exchanging ideas, capped off with a lively barbeque after the presentations.
Among the participants were several PhD researchers from the Circular Circuits project, who showcased their work through poster presentations that sparked engaging discussions and left a lasting impression on attendees. One standout was Fabian Kadisch, who presented his poster titled:
“Liberation of electronic components from PCB’s through sustainable hydrometallurgy.”
His research focuses on recovering valuable materials from printed circuit boards (PCBs), a key component of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)—currently one of the fastest-growing and most complex waste streams globally, reaching 62 million tons in 2022.
Recycling of electronic components from PCB’s plays a crucial role in fostering a genuine circular economy for electronics. As part of the Circular Circuits research program funded by NWO (Dutch Research Council), this study aims to develop a hydrometallurgical process to recover critical resources from ECs derived from a component-based sorting process.
Fabian’s innovative approach and presentation stood out to both participants and the jury, earning him the Best Poster Design Award.
👏 Join us in congratulating Fabian on this well-deserved recognition!