Lappeenrannan-Lahden Teknillinen Yliopisto
LUT University (Lappeenranta–Lahti University of Technology, LUT) is a pioneering science university in Finland, integrating the fields of science and business since 1969. Clean energy, water, and air are vital resources for which we, at LUT University, seek innovative solutions through our expertise in technology, business, and social sciences. We contribute to societal and business sustainability through our international community of over 9,000 members. Our campuses are located in Lappeenranta and Lahti, Finland, and we are recognized as one of the world's leading universities for climate action.
The SCI-MAT platform (Sustainable Circularity of Inorganic Materials) is a multidisciplinary research initiative at LUT University. At SCI-MAT, we investigate circular economy models for metals and industrial minerals, utilizing municipal and electronic waste, as well as by-products from mining and other industries as raw materials. We employ mechanical and hydrometallurgical processes to produce reusable materials.
Role within RELiEF
Within the RELiEF project, LUT leads Work Package 5: "Selective Recovery and Purification of Lithium" and plays a significant role in Work Package 8: "Sustainability Assessment and Business Modelling." In this capacity, LUT is engaged in selective lithium recovery from alternative waste streams, lithium purification, social life-cycle analyses to assess process impacts, socio-economic analyses to identify potential obstacles, and the development of a sustainable business model to facilitate process commercialization.
