Literature Review on the Production of Titanium Powder for Additive Manufacturing from Scrap Using the HDH Process

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Recycling titanium scraps through hydrogenation offers a sustainable approach to repurpose valuable material for additive manufacturing applications. The hydrogenation-dehydrogenation (HDH) process is central to this effort, allowing titanium scraps to be converted into usable powder for 3D printing and other AM techniques.

Conduct an extensive literature review covering the hydrogenation-dehydrogenation process as applied to titanium scraps for recycling. The review will explore key aspects such as hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms, powder morphology and quality requirements for AM, and comparative performance of recycled HDH powder Compile findings into a structured report, identifying the key challenges and benefits of using recycled titanium in AM.

A literature study on the state of the art of pyrometallurgical battery recycling

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The development of a robust lithium-ion batteries recycling process is an ongoing process. Despite the various efforts and advancements in technology, challenges remain. This thesis therefore focuses on providing an overview of current research approaches.

Direct Gold Recovery from Computer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

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Due to the noble nature of gold, targeted recovery from e-waste is a challenge due to the higher reactivity of other metals. Current hydrometallurgical approaches for gold recovery from PCBs always require several steps, resulting in losses. The aim of this study is to find a direct leaching method for the recovery of surface gold.

Design of Fayalitic slags as an oxidic raw material for solar heat absorbers and storage media

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology is becoming increasingly important due to the need for sustainable and resource-efficient energy. This work aims to evaluate the current status of absorbers and storage media, as well as research approaches using fayalitic slags as the basis for new systems.