Nexus and synergy between the low-carbon economy and circular economy: A systematic and critical review

J **e, Z **a, X Tian, Y Liu - Environmental impact assessment review, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The circular economy and low-carbon economy are closely interconnected as pillars of
global sustainable development. However, no consensus exists on how to maximize the …

[HTML][HTML] Major metals demand, supply, and environmental impacts to 2100: A critical review

T Watari, K Nansai, K Nakajima - Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Sustainable metal supply requires well-coordinated strategy and policy packages based on
a sound scientific understanding of anticipated long-term demand, supply, and associated …

China's electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices

H Wang, K Feng, P Wang, Y Yang, L Sun… - Nature …, 2023‏ - nature.com
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale is crucial for meeting the desired
climate commitments, where affordability plays a vital role. However, the expected surge in …

Selective extraction of critical metals from spent lithium-ion batteries

M Wang, K Liu, Z Xu, S Dutta, M Valix… - Environmental …, 2023‏ - ACS Publications
Selective and highly efficient extraction technologies for the recovery of critical metals
including lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese from spent lithium-ion battery (LIB) cathode …

[HTML][HTML] Increase in demand for critical materials under IEA Net-Zero emission by 2050 scenario

Y Liang, R Kleijn, E Van der Voet - Applied Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Increasing the deployment of low-carbon technologies on a global scale is critical for
mitigating climate change and achieving net-zero emissions (NZE) by 2050. Implementing …

Critical mineral demand estimates for low-carbon technologies: What do they tell us and how can they evolve?

JL Calderon, NM Smith, MD Bazilian… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
The transition to low-carbon energy systems will increase demand for a range of critical
minerals and metals. As a result, several quantitative demand models have been developed …

[HTML][HTML] Critical metal requirement for clean energy transition: A quantitative review on the case of transportation electrification

C Zhang, J Yan, F You - Advances in Applied Energy, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The clean energy transition plays an essential role in achieving climate mitigation targets. As
for the transportation sector, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in anion-derived SEIs for fast-charging and stable lithium batteries

Y **ao, R Xu, L Xu, JF Ding, JQ Huang - Energy Materials, 2021‏ - oaepublish.com
The construction of stable and reliable electrode interfaces is one of the key scientific issues
widely encountered by the battery community. An anion-derived solid electrolyte interphase …

Material-energy Nexus: A systematic literature review

X Hu, C Wang, A Elshkaki - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2024‏ - Elsevier
A low-carbon future based on renewable energy systems is required to limit global warming
to 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels by the end of this century. However, economy-wide …

Combining the worlds of energy systems and material flow analysis: a review

F Kullmann, P Markewitz, D Stolten… - Energy, Sustainability and …, 2021‏ - Springer
Recent studies focusing on greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies indicate that
material recycling has a significant impact on energy consumption and greenhouse gas …