Valentina Innocenzi
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Valentina Innocenzi is a leading researcher in sustainable materials engineering, with a primary focus on the circular economy of critical raw materials. Her work addresses two pivotal challenges: the substitution of rare earth elements (REEs) in permanent magnets and the end-of-life management of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In her highly cited 2023 study (26 citations), she conducted a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment of REE-free magnet alternatives, such as sintered ferrite and Mn–Al–C, demonstrating their potential to reduce dependence on Europe’s critical raw materials list while maintaining performance in key sectors like energy and transport. More recently, her 2025 paper (10 citations) tackles the urgent issue of LIB recycling, optimizing dismantling approaches through a detailed analysis of strategies, challenges, and economic viability. This work is vital as global battery demand surges for electric vehicles and energy storage. By bridging environmental impact assessment with practical recycling economics, Innocenzi’s research directly informs policy and industrial innovation, positioning her as a key voice in the transition toward a more resource-efficient and sustainable technological future.
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