Geology, Mining, and Manufacturing: A Guide to Critical Minerals

dc.contributor.advisorLee, Cin-Ty
dc.contributor.advisorMorgan , Julia
dc.creatorPerez, Julie Diane
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-09T19:35:18Z
dc.date.available2023-08-09T19:35:18Z
dc.date.created2023-05
dc.date.issued2023-04-20
dc.date.submittedMay 2023
dc.date.updated2023-08-09T19:35:19Z
dc.description.abstractThis thesis is a compilation of data and research on the geology, mining, and manufacturing of critical minerals and how they are contributing to the energy transition. This research follows the elements from their respective deposits, refinement facilities, and the final product production through the supply chain. The geology and formation of the minerals is prioritized to have a better understanding of the physical and chemical properties that these minerals possess and why they are considered critical. The history of energy production is included in the research to better emphasize the importance of critical minerals and to better predict how they may contribute in the future. Along with compiling data on the various steps of the life cycle of a mineral, the reserves and future resources are also taken into consideration. All gathered data is formatted into a field guide for easier accessibility.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.citationPerez, Julie Diane. "Geology, Mining, and Manufacturing: A Guide to Critical Minerals." (2023) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/115199">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/115199</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/115199
dc.language.isoeng
dc.rightsCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.
dc.subjectCritical mineral
dc.subjectgeology
dc.subjectmining
dc.subjectsupply chain
dc.titleGeology, Mining, and Manufacturing: A Guide to Critical Minerals
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialText
thesis.degree.departmentEarth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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