TY - JOUR
T1 - Mapping the research landscape of bauxite by-products (red mud)
T2 - An evolutionary perspective from 1995 to 2022
AU - Svobodova-Sedlackova, Adela
AU - Calderón, Alejandro
AU - Fernandez, A. Inés
AU - Chimenos, Josep Maria
AU - Berlanga, Carlos
AU - Yücel, Onuralp
AU - Barreneche, Camila
AU - Rodriguez, Rafael
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024
PY - 2024/2/15
Y1 - 2024/2/15
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Bauxite residue
KW - Bibliometric analysis
KW - Critical materials
KW - Red mud
KW - Valorisation
KW - circular economy
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85183476442&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24943
DO - 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e24943
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85183476442
SN - 2405-8440
VL - 10
JO - Heliyon
JF - Heliyon
IS - 3
M1 - e24943
ER -