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Electronic waste is becoming a serious environmental and economical concern worldwide. The annual growth rate of about 4-5 % in 2016 is one of the fastest growing waste stream in municipal wastes and only about 20% of e-waste is recycled. The rapid growth in the use of electronic equipment caused by various socio-economic reasons has contributed significantly to the generation of large quantity of e-waste. After the use-phase, the electronic devices become electronic waste (e-waste); consequently, it is important ...