May 1, 2024
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Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are essential to the modern economy. They are used in a wide range of products, from electronics to renewable energy technologies. However, many CRMs are scarce and vulnerable to supply disruptions. This has led to concerns about the security of the global supply chain of CRMs and the need to find new and sustainable ways to manage these resources.
What are Critical Raw Materials?
Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) are those materials that are essential to the economy and have a high risk of supply disruption. They are typically rare, have no substitutes, and are difficult to recycle. The European Union has identified 27 CRMs, including antimony, beryllium, cobalt, gallium, germanium, indium, magnesium, niobium, platinum, rare earth elements, selenium, silicon, tantalum, tellurium, titanium, tungsten, and vanadium.
Why are Critical Raw Materials Important?
Critical Raw Materials are important because they are essential to the production of a wide range of products. They are used in electronics, renewable energy technologies, aerospace, and defense. Without CRMs, it would be difficult to produce many of the products that we rely on in our daily lives.
Challenges in Managing Critical Raw Materials
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Reading list
We've selected six books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Critical Raw Materials.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the critical raw materials market, including the challenges and opportunities associated with their extraction, production, and use.
This report by the International Energy Agency provides an in-depth analysis of the role of critical raw materials in the global energy transition and discusses the implications for energy security and sustainability.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the global competition for resources, including CRMs.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the role of CRMs in the global economy and the challenges associated with their supply.
Provides a comprehensive overview of superalloys, which are a class of high-performance materials that are often used in applications that require high strength and corrosion resistance.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the materials that are being used for energy storage.
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