About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Alumina & Bauxite
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| Presentation Title |
Valorization of Aluminum Foil Scrap through Energy Production and High-Purity Alumina Recovery |
| Author(s) |
Jocelyn A. Foulke |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Jocelyn A. Foulke |
| Abstract Scope |
This work explores a new pathway for recovering value from aluminum foil scrap by converting it into a clean energy product and a hydrated alumina co-product. CBA, an integrated aluminum company, and Found Energy, a technology provider, evaluate the potential to produce high-purity hydrated alumina from foil scrap feedstock. The resulting hydrated alumina is characterized for purity and particle size and assessed for alignment with market applications that demand high-grade materials. A techno-economic assessment considers feedstock value, processing costs, and potential revenue from both the energy output and alumina co-product. This study illustrates how alternative pathways can unlock new value streams from challenging aluminum scrap materials. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: Light Metals |
| Keywords |
Aluminum, Sustainability, Recycling and Secondary Recovery |