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Eco-Mineral Recycling 4.0 and 5.0

A Sustainable and Intelligent Path to Meeting Clean Energy Needs

AvSamuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo,Edson L. Meyer

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

This book explores the novel concepts of Eco-Mineral Recycling 4.0 and 5.0 as environmentally sustainable approaches to meet the growing demand for renewable energy. It focuses on transforming waste materials into valuable resources for renewable energy generation through innovative technologies and processes. Furthermore, it presents a pioneering strategy to address environmental challenges and promote economic growth by thoroughly examining current obstacles in mineral extraction and energy production.Provides a comprehensive understanding of the role critical minerals play in advancing sustainable technologies.Offers an in-depth analysis of how critical minerals are essential for renewable energy sources.Highlights the economic opportunities associated with critical minerals, including potential for innovation and job creation.Includes practical insights on how governments and industries can collaborate to ensure a stable supply chain of these essential resources.Emphasizes the importance of responsible extraction and recycling practices to support a sustainable future for generations to come.This book is intended for researchers and graduate students in the fields of metals, energy technology, and environmental engineering.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-04-27
Mått:156 x 234 x undefined mm
Vikt:840 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:356
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781032998022

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Samuel Chukwujindu Nwokolo is a distinguished figure in the field of renewable energy and climate science activism. With a strong educational background, he holds a BSc. Physics (Renewable Energy), MSc. Physics (Atmospheric Physics/Meteorology), Ph.D. Physics (Atmospheric Physics/Meteorology (In View)). His passion for sustainable solutions and his deep understanding of the environmental challenges we face today have propelled him to the forefront of the movement. Edson L. Meyer obtained his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Port Elizabeth in 2002. He is currently a full professor at the University of Fort Hare and the Director of the Fort Hare Institute of Technology. Professor Meyer has served as Head of the Department of Physics at the University of Fort Hare and as nonexecutive director on the boards of the South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) and the Digitisation and Refurbishment Institute of South Africa (DRISA). Chinedu Christian Ahia is a research fellow in photonics and materials characterization at the Fort Hare Institute of Technology, University of Fort Hare where he spearheads the operations and training on confocal Raman/atomic force microscope. He was conferred a Ph.D. in physics by Nelson Mandela University in 2018. His expertise includes growth, characterization, and development of semiconductor materials, quantum dots, quantum wells, superlattices, and smart nanomaterials for optoelectronic device applications.

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction to Eco-Mineral Recycling 4.0 and 5.0 in the Clean Energy Era 2. Digital Transformation in Recycling: Industry 4.0 Technologies 3. Industry 5.0: Human-Centric and Sustainable Approaches to Recycling 4. Technological Foundations of Eco-Mineral Recycling 4.0 5. Eco-Mineral Recycling 5.0: The Next Frontier in Human–Machine Collaboration 6. Critical Minerals in the Clean Energy Transition: Supply, Scarcity, and Recycling 7. Critical Minerals for Clean Energy: Challenges and Recycling Opportunities 8. Scenario Projections of Aluminium Industry Evolution Through 2050: Circular Economy, Innovation, and Policy Synergies for a Cleaner Future 9. Regionally Stratified Analysis of Technology Adoption Curves for Aluminum Production (2023–2050)