Critical metals for future sustainable technologies and their recycling potential
This study examines the recycling potential and future sustainability of critical metals vital for innovative technologies. It focuses on metals essential for renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies, highlighting the importance of recycling to meet increasing demand and mitigate supply risks.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
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| Authors: | Bas De Leeuw, Brita Schneider, Daniel Bleher, Doris Schüler, Guido Sonnemann, Lorenz Hagelüken, Marcel Locher, Nicole Neurohr, Matthias Buchert |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved data collection from various sources, including the U.S. Geological Survey, industry reports, and expert interviews. It also included the analysis of market trends, price developments, and the examination of current and potential recycling processes for each critical metal.
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Key Insights
The research analyzes global availability, demand growth, and recycling capabilities for critical metals like indium, germanium, tantalum, platinum group metals, tellurium, cobalt, lithium, gallium, and rare earths. It emphasizes the need for improved recycling infrastructure and technology to support sustainable innovation and addresses the challenges of regional concentration in mining and potential supply shortages.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | cleaner technologies | critical metals | demand growth | energy efficiency | fst | funds | future sustainable technologies | incentives | metals demand | mining concentration | policies | recycling | recycling potential | recycling technology | renewable energy | resource | resource efficiency | supply risks | sustainability