Analyzing the Feasibility of Lithium Extraction in Mexico: Supply Chain Modeling with Economic and Environmental Considerations
Processes,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 1116 - 1116
Опубликована: Апрель 8, 2025
Lithium
is
a
strategic
resource
due
to
its
use
in
rechargeable
batteries
for
electric
vehicles
and
electronic
devices,
driving
high
demand
extraction.
This
study
analyzes
the
lithium
supply
chain
Mexico,
focusing
on
both
extraction
of
carbonate
export
potential
producing
lithium–ion
grease,
considering
their
environmental
impact.
The
proposed
mixed
integer
linear
programming
(MILP)
model,
solved
using
GAMS
modeling
environment,
suggests
that
Mexico
viable,
with
Sonora
having
greatest
capacity.
Three
solutions
were
evaluated:
Solution
A
maximizes
profits
(USD
317.19
M)
but
has
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
(1,119,808
tons),
B
balances
186.98
lower
(559,904
C
prioritizes
emission
reduction
(44,792
tons)
at
cost
48.20
M).
implies
scenario
severe
restrictions,
which
indirectly
leads
investment
costs
by
avoiding
production
grease
batteries.
highlights
impact
tariffs
U.S.
exports,
25%
tariff
making
exports
economically
unviable.
underscores
need
diversify
markets.
Decision-makers
can
this
model
explore
alternative
strategies,
reduce
dependence
single
market,
optimize
economic
sustainability
sector.
Язык: Английский
Impact of Circular Economy Indicators on the Lithium Supply Chain: A Case Study in Mexico
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2025
Язык: Английский
Challenges, opportunities, and technological advances in desalination brine mining: a mini review
Опубликована: Май 7, 2025
Abstract
Desalination
brine
is
a
byproduct
of
the
desalination
process
that
poses
significant
environmental
and
economic
challenges.
However,
it
also
presents
an
opportunity
for
resource
recovery
valorization.
This
mini
review
explores
management
valorization
brine,
focusing
on
metal
recovery,
CO
2
sequestration,
energy
generation.
Key
advancements
in
mining
technologies,
their
feasibility,
considerations
are
discussed.
The
potential
integrating
into
circular
economy
model
highlighted.
It
underscores
urgency
rethinking
management,
advocating
integrated
approaches
balance
water
security
with
efficiency
water-constrained
world.
Язык: Английский