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Metal recovery from discarded lithium-ion batteries by bioleaching coupled with minimal mechanical pre-treatment
(2025-05-26)
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Open AccessThe rising demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), driven by the growing consumption of electronic devices and the expansion of electric vehicles, is leading to a concerning depletion of primary metal resources and a ... -
Characterization of mineralogical impurities in a carbonate-rich material using MLA
(2025-09-01)
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Open AccessThis study highlights the effectiveness of the Mineral Liberation Analyzer (MLA) in characterizing mineralogical impurities within high-grade calcite material. The paper presents detailed quantitative and qualitative data ... -
Environmental and mine closure costs in the block sequencing of a coal deposit
(Elsevier, 2025-09)
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Open AccessAt present, extractive industries face significant sustainability challenges in the territories where they operate. Traditionally, environmental and social variables have not been integrated into the processes of optimization ... -
Closed-loop bioleaching for mobile phones from the bioregeneration of the leaching agent to the recovery of metal: a review
(2025-04)
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Open AccessThe rapid accumulation of electronic waste (e-waste) poses a pressing environmental challenge because of the toxic substances it contains, and the growing demand for metals required to sustain manufacturing. This review ... -
The characterization of black mass from spent lithium-Ion scooter batteries using multi-analytical techniques
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2025-04-01)
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Open AccessThe process of recycling lithium-ion batteries is drawing global attention due to a shortage of critical raw materials (CRMs), a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach that meets the needs of many industries. ... -
Addressing the advantages and limitations of using Aethalometer data to determine the optimal absorption Ångström exponents (AAEs) values for eBC source apportionment
(Elsevier, 2025-05-15)
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Open AccessThe apportionment of equivalent black carbon (eBC) to combustion sources from liquid fuels (mainly fossil; eBCLF) and solid fuels (mainly non-fossil; eBCSF) is commonly performed using data from Aethalometer instruments ... -
Environmental and closure costs in strategic mine planning, models, regulations, and policies
(2025-02-27)
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Open AccessThis study explores the evolution of mine planning, with particular emphasis on the integration of environmental and social factors in alignment with the sustainable development. Traditionally, mine planning emphasized ... -
Optimizing industrial and domestic water consumption efficiency for sustainable growth through data envelopment analysis
(2025-01-24)
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Open AccessBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Water resources are essential for socio-economic development and quality of life, but limited availability, especially in regions with uneven distribution, poses challenges. Catalonia, due to ... -
Metal recovery in mobile phone waste: characterization of metal composition and economic assessment through shredding and screening processes
(Elsevier, 2025-04-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyRecycling mobile phones, including their batteries, has become crucial for environmental sustainability, but traditional manual dismantling methods are time-consuming and inefficient. This study aims to improve the ... -
Methodology for evaluation of lithium-ion black-mass battery recycling
(2025-02-06)
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Open AccessIn response to the growing demand for critical raw materials, the European Commission is actively pursuing strategies to recycle these materials from various sources, including disused batteries. One of the significant ... -
Promoting and prioritizing the sustainable development goals in young people
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-12-01)
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Open AccessThis project studies how to raise awareness of the environment and sustainability among secondary school students. The goal is for them to become aware of their role in transforming the world, in order to integrate the ... -
Optimizing bioleaching for printed circuit board copper recovery: an AI-driven RGB-based approach
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2025-01-01)
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Open AccessRecovering copper from end-of-life electronics, especially from printed circuit boards, provides significant economic benefits, reduces environmental impact, and supports a circular economy. This case study presents a ...
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