And so we have this example of reclaiming copper from used microwave ovens. The primary source of copper in most microwaves is the transformer, which we usually see re-tasked for everything from ...

Scientists from Sophia University in Japan and Università di Pavia in Italy have developed a microwave-induced pyrolysis method to recycle VVF power cables. The research paper “ Recycling of e ...

The copper wires acted as antennas at these lengths, absorbing microwave radiation and generating electric arc discharges to heat the PVC without melting the copper. Additionally, the center and ...