Our research vision & challenge
To transform the current linear system for supply/use into a new Technology Metals Circular Economy system and network.
The UK currently has no single point of reference for technology metals. We are close to 100% import-reliant on technology metals but have world-leading expertise in R&D and technologies.
The Met4Tech Circular Economy Centre brings together UK research teams already working on how to improve and assure the supply of raw materials, how to manufacture goods to be re-used and recycled, and how to recycle complex goods such as batteries.
Diagnose. Solve. Implement.
Theme area 1
Virtual data Observatory
Li, Co, REE, Te, Se, PGM, In, W, Sn, Ta, Ga, Nb, Sb...
Theme area 2
CE Principles for Raw materials and new Geomodels
Theme area 3
Design, Manufacturing and Recycling Technologies
Theme area 4
Roadmap for a new technology metals circular economy system
The Circular Economy Hub (CE-Hub) brings together academics, industry practitioners, policymakers and civic society stakeholders committed to delivering circular economy research and innovation programmes in a joint and systemic way.
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