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Tradeoffs between material criticality and environmental impacts for current and future energy technologies

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Renewable energy technologies often reduce environmental impacts but increase the demand for critical materials. Here, we quantify these tradeoffs for current and emerging renewable energy technologies along with their recycling options.

Source: Sustainable Energy & Fuels

DOI: 10.1039/d6se01131d

Authors: Elisabeth Van Roijen, Greg Avery, Heather M. Mirletz, Tapajyoti Ghosh, Christopher Skangos, Katharine L. Harrison, Sherif A. Khalifa, Julien Walzberg, Taylor Uekert

Institution: National Laboratory of the Rockies

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7213334206

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