Urban Circular economy in practice by managing the recovery of critical metals in micro-e-MOBILITY (UC-Mobility)
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Project description
The UC-Mobility project will provide innovative technological solutions to recover critical raw materials from the micro-e-mobility waste fractions, e.g. used e-bikes and e-scooters. We will recover metals such as Co, Ni, Cu and REEs like Nd using the novel 3D-printed scavenger technology developed at Ä¢¹½Ö±²¥. This technology will provide the capabilities to selectively separate the critical metals of interest and of high commercial value. We will also investigate the life cycle impacts of the developed technology in collaboration with the Finnish Environment Institute.
The Finnish Environment Institute will also examine the relevant regulatory framework for electronic micromobility and its waste streams. Based on the regulatory review and other research results of the project, recommendations will be made for better management of these waste fractions and for the recovery of raw materials from the fractions.
