Nathalia Cristine Vieceli

Research question

My research focuses on sustainable hydrometallurgical processes for the recovery and valorisation of critical elements from primary and secondary resources, including e.g. spent batteries, industrial wastes, ores and mineral residues. The research involves the development of hydrometallurgical processes based on e.g. leaching, precipitation, crystallisation and separation methods.

Sustainability aspects

My research addresses the need for more sustainable and circular supply chains for critical metals. By developing improved methods for recovering metals from end-of-life products, the research can contribute to reducing dependence on primary resources and preventing the loss of valuable materials as waste. In the longer term, the aim is to develop recovery processes that are more resource-efficient, scalable and compatible with circular production of functional materials.