Enabling Circular Economy: The Overlooked Role of Inorganic Materials Chemistry

Chemistry. 2021 Apr 16;27(22):6676-6695. doi: 10.1002/chem.202002844. Epub 2021 Mar 22.

Abstract

Circular economy is considered a new chance to build a more sustainable world from both the social and the economic point of view. In this Essay, the possible contribution of inorganic chemistry towards a smooth transition to circularity in inorganic materials design and production is discussed by adopting an interdisciplinary approach.

Keywords: precious metals; raw materials; recycling; substitution materials.

Publication types

  • Review