Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022

The global population growth has significantly impacted energy and raw material consumption, unmatched since the Industrial Revolution. Among metals, aluminium ranks second only to steel, with annual production exceeding 69 million tonnes. Due to its high demand, bauxite, the primary ore from which...

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Main Authors: Adela Svobodova-Sedlackova, Alejandro Calderón, A. Inés Fernandez, Josep Maria Chimenos, Carlos Berlanga, Onuralp Yücel, Camila Barreneche, Rafael Rodriguez
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Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024009745
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author Adela Svobodova-Sedlackova
Alejandro Calderón
A. Inés Fernandez
Josep Maria Chimenos
Carlos Berlanga
Onuralp Yücel
Camila Barreneche
Rafael Rodriguez
author_facet Adela Svobodova-Sedlackova
Alejandro Calderón
A. Inés Fernandez
Josep Maria Chimenos
Carlos Berlanga
Onuralp Yücel
Camila Barreneche
Rafael Rodriguez
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description The global population growth has significantly impacted energy and raw material consumption, unmatched since the Industrial Revolution. Among metals, aluminium ranks second only to steel, with annual production exceeding 69 million tonnes. Due to its high demand, bauxite, the primary ore from which aluminium is extracted, is now classified as a critical material in the EU and the US, given the potential risk of supply shortages for essential applications. Geographical and production challenges surround bauxite, presenting geo-economic and environmental challenges. A critical concern in aluminium production is managing by-products, notably red mud, a bauxite residue, generating over 175 million tonnes annually worldwide. Comprehensive bibliometric research is imperative due to the high amount of bibliographical resources related to this topic, encompassing circular economy, re-valorisation, sustainability, and disposal. This study employs bibliometric methods to assess red mud valorisation, offering insights into research topics, influential authors, and key journals, shedding light on the past, present, and future of red mud research. Such bibliometric analysis not only highlights the current state of the field but also serves as a valuable tool for decision-making, enabling researchers and policymakers to identify trends, gaps, and areas for further exploration, fostering informed and sustainable advancements in the by-products of the aluminium industry.
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spelling doaj.art-669bdfe57cf742a6bc0322abac5b766e2024-02-17T06:39:06ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-02-01103e24943Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022Adela Svobodova-Sedlackova0Alejandro Calderón1A. Inés Fernandez2Josep Maria Chimenos3Carlos Berlanga4Onuralp Yücel5Camila Barreneche6Rafael Rodriguez7Engineering Department, Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, Spain; Departament de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franqués 1, 08028, Barcelona, Spain; Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics (INAMAT2), Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, Spain; Corresponding author. Engineering Department, Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, Spain.Departament de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franqués 1, 08028, Barcelona, SpainDepartament de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franqués 1, 08028, Barcelona, SpainDepartament de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franqués 1, 08028, Barcelona, SpainEngineering Department, Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, Spain; Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics (INAMAT2), Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, SpainMetallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Istanbul Technical University, İTÜ Ayazaga Campus, 34469, Maslak, Istanbul, TurkeyDepartament de Ciència de Materials i Química Física, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franqués 1, 08028, Barcelona, SpainEngineering Department, Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, Spain; Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics (INAMAT2), Public University of Navarre, Campus Arrosadía S/N, 31006 Pamplona, SpainThe global population growth has significantly impacted energy and raw material consumption, unmatched since the Industrial Revolution. Among metals, aluminium ranks second only to steel, with annual production exceeding 69 million tonnes. Due to its high demand, bauxite, the primary ore from which aluminium is extracted, is now classified as a critical material in the EU and the US, given the potential risk of supply shortages for essential applications. Geographical and production challenges surround bauxite, presenting geo-economic and environmental challenges. A critical concern in aluminium production is managing by-products, notably red mud, a bauxite residue, generating over 175 million tonnes annually worldwide. Comprehensive bibliometric research is imperative due to the high amount of bibliographical resources related to this topic, encompassing circular economy, re-valorisation, sustainability, and disposal. This study employs bibliometric methods to assess red mud valorisation, offering insights into research topics, influential authors, and key journals, shedding light on the past, present, and future of red mud research. Such bibliometric analysis not only highlights the current state of the field but also serves as a valuable tool for decision-making, enabling researchers and policymakers to identify trends, gaps, and areas for further exploration, fostering informed and sustainable advancements in the by-products of the aluminium industry.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024009745Red mudBauxite residueBibliometric analysisValorisationcircular economyCritical materials
spellingShingle Adela Svobodova-Sedlackova
Alejandro Calderón
A. Inés Fernandez
Josep Maria Chimenos
Carlos Berlanga
Onuralp Yücel
Camila Barreneche
Rafael Rodriguez
Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022
Heliyon
Red mud
Bauxite residue
Bibliometric analysis
Valorisation
circular economy
Critical materials
title Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022
title_full Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022
title_fullStr Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022
title_full_unstemmed Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022
title_short Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022
title_sort mapping the research landscape of bauxite by products red mud an evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022
topic Red mud
Bauxite residue
Bibliometric analysis
Valorisation
circular economy
Critical materials
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024009745
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