Sustainable Transformations: Innovative Resource Recovery, Waste Valorisation, and Renewable Energy Solutions for a NetZero Future

This thesis explores innovative and sustainable approaches to managing Earth’s resources while addressing critical global challenges like climate change and resource scarcity. It focuses on transforming waste materials into valuable products, such as eco-friendly cement and fertilizers, and developing cleaner energy solutions like CO₂-driven geothermal energy. By studying the properties of rocks and minerals, it introduces ground-breaking methods for resource extraction, including critical minerals needed for renewable energy technologies, with minimal environmental impact. These advancements align with global net-zero emissions goals, balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship. The work contributes practical solutions for a cleaner, more sustainable future, benefiting both current and future generations.