Assessing the sustainability of solvometallurgy for black mass processing – the LEACH (Low-impact Extraction and Assessment of CHemical solvometallurgy) tool

Green Chemistry 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alberto Mannu, Maria Enrica Di Pietro, Marco Yuri Basilico, Elza Bontempi, Andrea Mele
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc06056g
Cited by: 4
References: 37

Abstract

A modular penalty-based framework is proposed to assess the sustainability of solvometallurgical processes. The tool integrates technical, economic and safety aspects into a unified score to support greener solvent selection and process design.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Extraction and Separation Processes Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Metal Extraction and Bioleaching

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
12
Pages
5210–5225
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN