Material Recovery from End-of-Life Wind and Photovoltaic Systems: Linking Circular Economy and Mineral Processing Methods in Post-Mining Areas Under Energy Transition
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Language: English
Page range: 140 - 148
Submitted on: Mar 7, 2026
Accepted on: May 6, 2026
Published on: Sep 28, 2026
Published by: University of Petrosani
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