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Routes to raw material sustainability in ceramic and glass production
When considering raw material supplies, sustainability has many components. Among these are Substantial natural supply or replenishable source; Reducing the resources needed to obtain, process, and transport the materials; and Minimizing the environmental damage during extraction, processing, and disposal. This Bulletin content is for ACerS members and registered users only.…
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From slimes to sun power: Looking at tellurium recovery from copper residue
With the rush toward renewable energy, the need for materials to support this transition has exploded. One of these materials is tellurium, an element rarer than gold or platinum in the Earth’s crust (0.001 ppm versus 0.004 ppm and 0.005 ppm, respectively). More than half of the world’s tellurium is…
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Lithium mining: Global markets
The global lithium mining market was valued at $5.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.0% to reach $9.1 billion by 2028. This market grew significantly in the last decade due largely to demand for lithium-ion batteries in electronic vehicles,…
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Enabling next-generation energy storage: Furnace technologies to produce silicon anode materials
With the growing demands for electric vehicles, developing next-generation batteries that allow for higher power density, faster charge times, and a smaller carbon footprint is becoming more imperative. Enter silicon anode materials, which may replace traditional graphite anodes due to their higher specific capacity. Once silicon anode development reaches market…