An efficient approach for the recycle of waste PCBs by H2O2/NaOH improved SCWO systems was proposed.
Waste PCBs were degraded into useful products and transformed into functional materials.
Brominated epoxy resin was degraded into CnH2n+2, CO2, H2O and NaBr.
Glass fiber was converted into anorthite and albite due to the alkali-silica reaction.
The reaction mechanisms of H2O2/NaOH improved SCWO system were thoroughly elucidated.