Materials science has had a key role in lowering CO2 emissions from the electricity sector
through the development of technologies for renewable energy generation and high …

Electronic e-waste (e-waste) is a growing problem worldwide. In 2019, total global
production reached 53.6 million tons, and is estimated to increase to 74.7 million tons by …

Rapidly transitioning the global energy system to renewables is considered necessary to
combat climate change. Current estimates suggest that at least 30 energy transition minerals …

Research on 100% renewable energy systems is a relatively recent phenomenon. It was
initiated in the mid-1970s, catalyzed by skyrocketing oil prices. Since the mid-2000s, it has …

Achieving global climate goals will require prodigious increases in low-carbon electricity
generation, raising concerns about the scale of materials needed and associated …

Finding scalable lithium-ion battery recycling processes is important as gigawatt hours of
batteries are deployed in electric vehicles. Governing bodies have taken notice and have …

The mining industry globally is responsible for significant energy consumption, and is an
important source of greenhouse gas emissions. Considering that future mineral demand is …

Sustainable metal supply requires well-coordinated strategy and policy packages based on
a sound scientific understanding of anticipated long-term demand, supply, and associated …

The rising global demand for sustainable energy resources is resulting in an accelerated
increase in biodiesel consumption. In this sense, studies aimed at tackling process hurdles …

Successful delivery of the United Nations sustainable development goals and
implementation of the Paris Agreement requires technologies that utilize a wide range of …