In this paper, we develop a method to assess the environmental impacts of metal scenarios.
The method is life cycle based, but enables forward looking and upscaling. The method …

Additive Manufacturing represents, by now, a viable alternative for metal-based components
production. Therefore the designer, often, has to select among three options at process …

The rapid advancement of technology has highlighted the importance of rare earth elements
(REE) for achieving sustainability. However, despite their potential, there are several …

Aluminium is an energy intensive material with an environmental footprint strongly
dependent on the electricity mix consumed by the smelting process. This study models …

Over the past decade, the global aluminum industry has undergone profound changes,
particularly as a result of China emerging as a powerhouse production base, accounting for …

The clean and efficient extraction of alumina from coal fly ash renders environmental and
economic benefits. The current study mainly aimed to develop a nonhazardous approach to …

Production of aluminium, one of the most energy-intensive metals, is challenging for
mitigation efforts. Regional mitigation strategies often neglect the emissions patterns of …

The aluminium industry, with its traditionally high energy consumption, high emissions and
high pollution, is facing increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions in China …

Aluminium is a widely used metal and one of the most energy intensive industries, and
therefore it has been included in most energy models and scenarios. Material demand and …

Aluminum industry is an energy intensive and high pollution industry that recently rapidly
developed in China. Circular economy (CE) development in the aluminum industry has …