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

Date

2024

Authors

Svobodova-Sedlackova, Adela
Calderón, Alejandro
Fernández, A. Inés
Chimenos, Josep Maria
Yücel, Onuralp
Barreneche, Camila

Director

Publisher

Elsevier
Acceso abierto / Sarbide irekia
Artículo / Artikulua
Versión publicada / Argitaratu den bertsioa

Project identifier

  • Gobierno de Navarra//0011-3998-2021-000006/
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No disponible en Scopus

Abstract

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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Keywords

Bauxite residue, Bibliometric analysis, Circular economy, Critical materials, Red mud, Valorisation

Department

Ingeniería / Ingeniaritza / Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics - INAMAT2

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Doctorate program

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Svobodova-Sedlackova, A., Calderón, A., Fernandez A. I., Chimenos, J. M., Berlanga, C., Yücel, O., Barreneche, C., Rodriguez, R. (2024) Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud): An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022. Heliyon, 10(3), 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24943.

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© 2024 The Authors. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license.

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