Enabling Australian aluminium recycling with rapid solidification . Existing metal recycling processes accumulate impurities that degrade aluminium alloys, reducing the value of scrap recycling. This

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Enabling Australian aluminium recycling with rapid solidification . Existing metal recycling processes accumulate impurities that degrade aluminium alloys, reducing the value of scrap recycling. This project will investigate and assess the efficacy of rapid solidification of molten liquid metal to enable Australian recycling of high-value aluminium scrap. Expected outcomes include a new understanding of how impurities affect the microstructure and properties of rapidly solidified high-performance aluminium alloys and enhancing impurity tolerance without sacrificing alloy properties. Benefits include advancing metallurgical science, creating local industry opportunities for valuable resource recovery, securing alloy supplies, reducing environmental footprint and boosting the aluminium circular economy.. Scheme: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award. Field: 4016 - Materials Engineering. Lead: Dr Lu Jiang