Critical Minerals for Energy Transition: Advancing Energy Security and Sustainable Manufacturing
A special issue of Minerals (ISSN 2075-163X). This special issue belongs to the section "Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 655
Special Issue Editors
Interests: technoeconomic evaluation; flowsheeting using METSIM; life cycle assessment; process engineering; process modelling; simulation; optimisation
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Interests: green and renewable energy; energy policy; fluid dynamics; CFD
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Interests: green energy; minerals; supply chain; life cycle assessment; circular economy; aerodynamics; aeroelastic; aeroacoustics; CFD
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The transition towards a low-carbon economy has placed critical minerals at the forefront of industrial innovation, accounting for a significant reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions. This Special Issue explores the interconnected supply chains of critical minerals and their impact on sustainability to ensure energy security and a sustainable environment. It addresses topics such as critical mineral extractions, conventional and new processes, recycling, material efficiency, and the integration of renewable energy such as solar and wind in the production processes. Through comprehensive analyses and interdisciplinary research, this issue seeks to uncover innovative solutions to reduce emissions and enhance the sustainability of critical metal manufacturing, while maintaining robust and secure supply chains. The Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing the latest advances, challenges, and policy perspectives in critical minerals.
Dr. Nawshad Haque
Dr. Akshoy Ranjan Paul
Dr. Shalini Verma
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- critical minerals
- energy transition
- green energy
- low-carbon economy
- sustainable supply chains
- mineral recycling and circular economy
- energy security
- emission reduction
- renewable energy
- integration
- material efficiency
- geopolitical risks
- circular economy
- sustainable environment
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