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https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33818| Title: | Sustainability and decarbonisation in the ceramics sector through resource and energy efficiency |
| Authors: | Reaney, IM Jouhara, H Reece, MJ Koh, SCL Button, CA Giannetti, C Khesro, A Vaidhyanathan, B |
| Keywords: | Ceramic;Recycling;Recovery;Sintering;Circular economy |
| Issue Date: | 21-Jul-2026 |
| Publisher: | Springer Nature |
| Citation: | Reaney, I.M. et al. (2026) 'Sustainability and decarbonisation in the ceramics sector through resource and energy efficiency', Journal of Materials Research, 41(14), pp. 2088–2107. doi: 10.1557/s43578-026-01920-8. |
| Abstract: | This article addresses innovative manufacturing, circular economy, and resource and energy efficiency to reduce CO₂ emissions in the ceramics sector using the UK as an exemplar. A comprehensive action plan is proposed, that if implemented would cut emissions in line with net zero 2050 with commensurate energy and cost savings. The plan demonstrates methods to improve heat recovery, reuse of waste and enhanced product yield through digitisation and illustrates novel low-energy manufacturing methods. The use of supply chain, life cycle and technoeconomic assessment is emphasised to ensure economic, environmental and societal sustainability. |
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| URI: | https://bura.brunel.ac.uk/handle/2438/33818 |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1557/s43578-026-01920-8 |
| ISSN: | 0884-2914 |
| Appears in Collections: | Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Research Papers |
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