Extractive metallurgy, combined with mineral processing, is at the heart of modern industry, facilitating the transformation of raw mineral resources into valuable metals essential for infrastructure, technology, and energy systems [...]
The growing environmental impact of copper production necessitates innovative approaches for optimizing metallurgical processes and minimizing waste. This study addresses this challenge by leveraging advanced machine learning (ML) techniques to enhan...
The construction sector is heading towards more sustainable practices by focusing on the utilization of secondary materials previously considered waste. These include by-products generated in other industrial sectors, which are considered to be secon...
Aluminum recycling is a key pillar of sustainable metallurgy, protecting natural resources, reducing energy consumption by up to 15 times compared with primary aluminum production and significantly lowering the demand for raw materials. This article...
Porous aluminum foams were successfully fabricated following the space-holder powder metallurgy method with a solar sintering stage. Al foams with porosities of 50, 60, and 70 vol.% were sintered in a low-cost Fresnel lens. Green parts were prepared...
Solar carbothermal reduction of volatile metal oxides represents a promising pyro-metallurgical pathway for the sustainable conversion of both metal oxides and sunlight into metal commodities and fuels in a single process. Nevertheless, there are sev...
Torrefaction of almond shells and olive stones, which are typically considered agricultural waste in the southern regions of the European Union, was investigated in this work for application as reducing agents in the metallurgical industry. Four diff...
Greenhouse gas emissions are the primary root cause of anthropogenic climate change. The heterogeneity of industrial operations and the use of carbonaceous fossil fuels as raw materials makes it challenging to find effective solutions for reducing th...
A circular economy (CE) appears to be a crucial tool enabling the sustainable use of natural resources, which is also essential for achieving the Sustainable Development Agenda by 2030. Compared to the traditional linear economy policy based on the &...
This study explored the feasibility of the carbon-free smelting of ferrochrome (FeCr) using a complex reducing agent—ferroaluminosilicalcium alloy (FeAlSiCa)—produced from industrial waste and ferrosilicochrome (FeSiCr) dust. Laboratory-s...
Powder metallurgy enables the production of composite materials, which are of great interest to different branches of the automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. This work investigated the sintering of an Al-xCu and Al-xCu-0.1Sn alloy, with co...
This study investigates the use of the complex reductant FeAlSiCa as an alternative to the conventional FeSiCr in the EAF smelting of FeCr. The smelting process using FeAlSiCa is characterized by a stable furnace operation, active discharge of metal...
On the one hand, copper slag is nowadays a waste in copper pyrometallurgy despite the significant quantities of iron (>40 wt. %) and copper (1 to 2 wt. %). On the other hand, solar energy, when properly concentrated, offers great potential in high...
This paper uses a systematic approach to constructing a mathematical description of the technological process of aluminum production, aimed at addressing control challenges and improving energy sustainability through a comprehensive analysis of techn...
Lithium is an essential material for lightweight batteries. Traditional mining of soluble salts expanded to include the extraction of hard rocks, which requires their solubilization through roasting. Among hard lithium rocks, spodumene has recently r...
The steel industry, which relies heavily on primary energy, is one of the industries with the highest CO2 emissions in China. It is urgent for the industry to identify ways to embark on the path to “green steel”. Hydrogen metallurgy techn...
The focus of this study is the evaluation of the influence of Ti concentration on the tensile properties of powder metallurgy high entropy alloys. Three Ni1.5Co1.5CrFeTiX alloys with X = 0.3; 0.5 and 0.7 were produced by mechanical alloying and spark...
In the last few years, the mining and metallurgy industry has made concerted efforts to improve waste management through a byproduct recovery strategy, mainly focusing on developing innovative technologies to provide sustainable solutions. This strat...
The application of microwave technology in mineral metallurgy is a transformative approach to ore processing that offers new ideas about the current progressive depletion of resources and the environmental impact of mineral processing. This review de...
This paper reviews recent advances in the synthesis of cobalt-free high-strength tungsten carbide (WC) composites as sustainable alternatives to conventional WC-Co composites. Due to the high cost of cobalt, limited supply, and environmental concerns...
In modern cold rolling mills in the steel industry, iron oxide powder is produced as a by-product when used pickling agents are recycled. Further processing of these iron oxide powders could enable the production of iron powder for various applicatio...
E-materials become e-waste once they have been discarded without the intent of reuse. Due to its rich content of metals, among which many are Critical Raw Materials (CRMs), e-waste can be considered an urban mine to exploit and valorise. Common metal...
Lithium metal anode still confronts a series of problems at the way to commercialization though it has advantages in high energy density. The formation of Li dendrite is the major limitation need to be conquered. Here, a facile and simple LiSn alloy...
Microwaves at the ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical, reserved internationally) frequency of 2450 or 5800 MHz have been used to prepare FeCoNiCuAl, FeCrNiTiAl and FeCoCrNiAl2.5 high entropy alloys by direct heating of pressed mixtures of metal p...
Factsage is a robust thermodynamic calculation software that enables simulation and computation of complex multi-component and multi-phase system reactions. It has a variety of application fields such as metallurgy, energy, and environmental domains....
The potential of technical lignins as secondary raw materials is discussed. The characteristics of lignin pyrolysis, with particular emphasis on slow pyrolysis technologies, are briefly summarized. The slow pyrolysis process, which can be self-sustai...
The Raw Materials (RM) sector is linked to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), impacting their implementation throughout the whole RM value chain (e.g., mining, processing, metallurgy, recycling, etc.). This study aims to identify and rank the most...
Chips are obtained by subtractive processes such as machining workpieces and until recently considered as waste. However, in recent years they are shown to have great potential as sustainable raw materials for powder technologies. Powder production f...
The disposal of electroplating sludge (ES) is a major challenge for the sustainable development of the electroplating industry. ESs have a significant environmental impact, occupying valuable land resources and incurring high treatment costs, which i...
In a world facing the challenges of climate change, it is imperative to prioritize the search for sustainable technical solutions. This study focuses on evaluating the environmental impact of using bio-coke compared to traditional metallurgical coke,...
Multiple factors need to be considered when allocating water resources, among which water scarcity risk is often ignored. However, the unmet water demand of upstream sectors with high water dependency will exacerbate water scarcity, and lead to poten...
The Indigenous inhabitants of Arctic and Subarctic North America had been using native copper for several centuries prior to sustained interaction with Europeans beginning in the 18th century. The connection, if any, between the use of copper in thes...
Superlattice hydrogen storage alloys have attracted much attention due to their high capacity, excellent cyclic stability, and moderate operating conditions. This review, focusing on journal articles published between 2020 and 2025, comprehensively c...
The benefits of energy flexibility measures have not yet been conclusively assessed from an ecological, economic, and social perspective. Until now, analysis has focused on the influence of changes in the energy system and the ecological and economic...
Accounting professionals play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact through systems like activity-based costing (ABC). This study offers a thorough review of research on ABC and environmental impact, providing insights into the current lite...
The rapid development of the photovoltaic industry has significantly increased fluorine-containing sludge production. Calcium fluoride (CaF2), a vital non-renewable raw material used in optics, metallurgy, and chemical synthesis, holds immense signif...
This paper targets developing new low-cost sustainable materials. To achieve this objective, aluminum was utilized as base material for metal matrix nanocomposites (MMNC). Three routes of advanced manufacturing techniques were designed and implemente...
In the two last decades, world production of pig iron and steel has undergone a significant increase. In 2018, 1252.87 and 1806.46 million tons of pig iron and steel, respectively, were produced as compared to the 575.78 and 809.94 million tons of 20...
Hydrometallurgical gold recovery processes play a pivotal role in the gold mining industry, contributing to more than 90% of global gold production. Among the array of techniques available, the Merrill–Crowe process, adsorption, ion exchange, a...
This article discusses the design and preparation of a modified MXene-based nanocomposite for increasing the power conversion efficiency and long-term stability of perovskite solar cells. The MXene family of materials among 2D nanomaterials has shown...
Hydrogen has the potential to decarbonize a variety of energy-intensive sectors, including steel production. Using the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology, the state of the art is given for current hydrogen production with a focus on the hydrogen...
In this paper, results of research on the reactivities of selected biomass types considering their application in pyrometallurgical processes of metal production are presented. Walnut shells, sunflower husk pellets and spent coffee grounds were selec...
Background: Cu-based friction materials (CBFMs) exhibit significant application in transportation and mechanical engineering due to their excellent wear resistance, thermal conductivity, and stable tribological performance. Methods: In this study, CB...
This paper explores the structural, mechanical, thermal, and electrochemical properties of copper matrix composites (CMCs) enhanced by Crassostrea madrasensis seashell powder, which were produced via powder metallurgy and resistance sintering. FESEM...
The electric arc furnace (EAF) is a key technology in the steel production industry, particularly for recycling scrap iron. It plays a crucial role in the shift to low-carbon metallurgy, responding to the growing demand for more sustainable productio...
The raw materials (RM) sector is linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and it impacts their implementation, in a positive or adverse manner, throughout the whole RM value chain (e.g., mining, processing, metallurgy, recycling, etc.). Th...
This study aims to provide insights into the experimental conditions used during the melting/casting process and subsequent thermal treatments of low-alloy steels, particularly regarding recycled scrap metals. As sustainable practices in metallurgy g...
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are made up of precious metals, e.g., gallium. These elements can be recovered and reused, reducing the need for new raw materials. Proper recycling prevents harmful substances in LEDs, such as lead and arsenic, from cont...
Microwave (MW) sintering offers a promising alternative to conventional heating in powder metallurgy, providing faster processing, lower energy consumption, and improved microstructural control. In the diamond tool industry—where cost-efficienc...
The ball mill is a critical size reduction equipment in industries such as mining and metallurgy. However, the sustainable reliability modeling of the entire system is challenging due to its complex service conditions. This paper presents a systemati...
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