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Challenges and opportunities for increase sustainability and energy efficiency in ceramic tile industry

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT The ceramic tile has an estimated global warming potential of 14.4 kg CO 2 equivalent per square meter, with CO 2 emissions contributing to approximately 92.1% of the overall impact. The total emissions amount to 19 million tons of CO 2 annually, representing approximately 1% of Europe's industrial emissions that are regulated by the EU Emissions Trading System. As a result, the ceramic industry is under growing pressure to decrease carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency in accordance with Europe's new climate and energy objectives. However, this process holds a clear challenge. This work addresses the challenges and opportunities facing the ceramic tile industry in reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in line with new climate and energy goals worldwide. It highlights the importance of adopting innovative strategies across product, process efficiency, and market and supply chain aspects.

Source: International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology

DOI: 10.1111/ijac.15097

Authors: Carine Lourenco Alves, Julia de Oliveira Martins Müller, Agenor de Noni, Stefan Heinrich

Institutions: Hamburg University of Technology, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Language: English

Topic: Energy Efficiency and Management

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,270