Research Article

Statistical Optimization of Bioleaching for Simultaneous Recovery of Cu, Sn, Pb, and Zn from Computer-Printed Circuit Boards

Table 3

Metal composition results in a sample.

S. No.Metal content in PCBsInitial value (wt %)

1Copper13.15
2Tin4.24
3Lead2.78
4Zinc1.16
5Other metals (Mg, Br, Fe, etc.)2.55
6Total23.88