Circularity of critical metals and other kinds of inorganic raw materials is essential for sustainable development towards carbon neutrality. Many of the metals used in modern technologies are scarce in nature and the primary resources are often localized. Adding to the challenge, these local resources may be in areas where their utilization carries significant ethical and/or political issues
At LUT University, we examine the circular economy models of metals and industrial minerals by utilizing municipal and electronic waste and side flows from mining and other industry as raw materials. Create reusable materials with mechanical and hydrometallurgical processes.
“In the future, the mining industry will increasingly rely on recycled raw materials and sources with low concentrations. At the same time, the purity requirements for battery materials, for example, are particularly high. Together these trends place a high value on different separation techniques,” says Associate professor Sami Virolainen, Separation Science, LUT School of Engineering Sciences.
Webinar is in English and detailed program to be finalized during the summer.
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