Prof. Dr. Martin Bertau

Professor of Chemical Technology and Resource Chemistry · Institute of Chemical Technology / ZeHS · ZeHS | TU Bergakademie Freiberg

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Academic focus & active research

Prof. Dr. Martin Bertau focuses on sustainable hydrometallurgy, developing closed-loop extraction processes for high-purity lithium from ores and electronic scrap recycling.

Hydrometallurgical Extraction Lithium Battery Recycling Circular Raw Materials CO2 Chemical Valorization

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Institution: ZeHS | TU Bergakademie Freiberg
Department / Faculty: Institute of Chemical Technology / ZeHS
Primary Field: Hydrometallurgical Extraction
Campus Location: Freiberg, Saxony, Germany

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