Resources
Brochure
SALEMA brochure
Web-friendly pdf (2024 update - print version link at bottom of page)
Poster
SALEMA poster
Web-friendly pdf (2022 - print-quality version available)
Infographics
SALEMA infographic: aluminium circularity
Web-friendly png (2021 - print-quality version available)
SALEMA infographic: alloy design
Web-friendly png (2024 - print-quality version available)
SALEMA demo car part icon set
zip file download (2024)
SALEMA infographic: demo car parts
Web-friendly png (2021 - print-quality version available)
SALEMA infographic: recycling improvements
Web-friendly png (2024 - print-quality version available)
SALEMA designs new, sustainable high-performance aluminium alloys
Web-friendly pdf (2024 - print-quality version available)
SALEMA alloys meet industry needs
Web-friendly pdf (2024 - print-quality version available)
SALEMA improves recycling for sustainable, high-performance aluminium
Web-friendly pdf (2024 - print-quality version available)
Old Scrap New Alloys: Al Recycling & Reducing Dependence on CRM
2024 video, in in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
SALEMA Project Journey: Outcomes & Possibilities
Final event session 2, 21 March 2024. Video in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
Design for Circularity in Automotive Sector: Strategies for Sustainability
Final event session 4, 21 March 2024. Video in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
Leveraging EU Innovation: From Horizon Project to Market Impact
Final event session 6, 21 March 2024. Video in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
Driving Sustainable Aluminium
2022 video, in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
Increasing Recycled Content While Keeping Performance
2024 quickfire interview with Juan José Matarranz, Gestamp (YouTube)
Developing a multi-sensor robotic scrap sorting system
2024 quickfire interview with Robert Baudinet, University of Liège (YouTube)
Ensuring supply and sustainability of critical raw materials
2024 quickfire interview with Martin Tauber, International Magnesium Association & Critical Raw Materials Alliance (YouTube)
Policy Challenges & Opportunities: Recycled Aluminium in Electric Vehicles
Final event session 1, 21 March 2024. Video in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
Empowering Europe’s Green Transition: Role of Critical Raw Materials
Final event session 3, 21 March 2024. Video in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
Aluminium Recycling: Enhancing Quality for a Sustainable Future
Final event session 5, 21 March 2024. Video in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
Circular Metal for Future Mobility
2023 webinar, in in SALEMA YouTube playlist.
Collaborating for Circularity in the Aluminium Value Chain
2024 quickfire interview with Benedetta Nucci, European Aluminium (YouTube)
Recycling aluminium: the route to lighter cars and decarbonising materials
2024 quickfire interview with Prof. Geoff Scamans, Brunel University & Innoval Technology (YouTube)
Filling a gap between alloy development and industry needs
2024 quickfire interview with Andrea Bongiovanni, CRF (YouTube)
Journalistic Articles
'The New Aluminium Recycling Technology That Can Boost Europe’s EV Industry'
Direct Industry E-Magazine, Nov 2023, (English)
'How EU-funded projects aim to secure the supply of critical raw materials'
I.M3 online, Mar 2023, (English)
'Un nuovo progetto prevede di rendere l’industria europea dei veicoli elettrici meno dipendente dalle importazioni di alluminio'
A&L, Aug 2022, PubliTec Online (Italian)
'Project to make the European EV industry less reliant on Alu imports'
Aluminium International Today, Jul-Aug 2022, (English)
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'Europe’s Industry and Research Rush to Avoid Bottlenecks as EU Begins to Secure Critical Raw Materials'
Earth.Org, Apr 2023, (English)
'A New Project Plans to Make the European EV Industry Less Reliant on Aluminium Imports'
A&L, Aug 2022, PubliTec Online (English - pdf download available)
'European Electric Vehicles Need More Aluminium'
Clean Technica, Jul 2022, (English)
'Haciendo del aluminio una opción más verde'
RETEMA No.235, 2021, (Spanish - pdf download available)
Public Deliverable Reports
Report with the results of the laboratory trials with partially recycled alloys
Deliverable Report 1.3, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
Design procedure and identification of new alloys with reduced CRM content
Deliverable Report 2.3, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
New alloys produced for HPDC process
Deliverable Report 4.3, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
Report on the standardization landscape and applicable standards
Deliverable Report 8.4, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
Communication and Dissemination Master Plan
Deliverable Report 9.1, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
SALEMA Brochure
Deliverable Report 9.3, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
SALEMA Project Handbook
Deliverable Report 10.1, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
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Specifications required by the low CRM aluminium alloys
Deliverable Report 2.1, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
Definition of the pre-treatment required by the aluminium scrap
Deliverable Report 3.1, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
Product category rule for Al components in passenger cars in Europe
Deliverable Report 8.3, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
First Plan of Use and Dissemination of Results
Deliverable Report 8.10, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
Project website and social media channels
Deliverable Report 9.2, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
SALEMA introductory video
Deliverable Report 9.4, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
Data Management Plan
Deliverable Report 10.3, approved 6 Feb 2023 (pdf download)
Presentations
The SALEMA project journey
M.da Silva (Eurecat), Tutku Özen (ASAŞ) & A.Bongiovanni (CRF), SALEMA final event, 21 March 2024, Brussels (pdf)
Sustainable magnesium production in Europe
M.Pohlmann, Magnesium for Europe, SALEMA final event, 21 March 2024, Brussels (pdf)
Catena-X: circularity & sustainability via digital passports
C.Tröster (T-Systems) & Cagdas Tekin (BMW), SALEMA final event, 21 March 2024, Brussels (pdf)
Metals for clean energy
C.Heron, Eurometaux, SALEMA final event, 21 March 2024, Brussels (pdf)
Sustainability, circularity & aluminium
S.Buckingham, Volvo Cars, SALEMA final event, 21 March 2024, Brussels (pdf)
Multipick: ultimate robotic sorting for greener materials
G.Lewis (COMET Traitement) & R.Baudinet (University of Liège), SALEMA final event, 21 March 2024, Brussels (pdf)
Academic Articles
Effect of Recycling on the Mechanical Properties of 6000 Series Aluminum-Alloy Sheet
De Caro, D.; Tedesco, M.M.; Pujante, J.; Bongiovanni, A.; Sbrega, G.; Baricco, M.; Rizzi, P. Materials 2023, 16, 6778.
Preparation of High-Quality 6xxx Aluminium Eco Alloys Cast in Billets
Boczkal, S.; Augustyn, B.; Hrabia-Wiśnios, J.; Kapinos, D.; Lewis, G.; Bareel, P.-F.; Savelli, S.; da Silva, M.; Özen, T. Engineering Proceedings 2023, 43, 23.
Micro addition on HPDC Aluminium alloys: effect on microstructure and properties
Trabuio, A. (2021/2022 - degree thesis), University of Padua
Aluminium And Its Alloys - Fluidity Evaluation Via Multi Strip Testing Moulds
CEN Workshop Agreement CWA 18112, May 2024, CEN-CENELEC
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Analysis of Inclusions and Impurities Present in Typical Hpdc, Stamping and Extrusion Alloys Produced with Different Scrap Levels
Da Silva, M.; Pujante, J.; Hrabia-Wisnios, J.; Augustyn, B.; Kapinos, D.; Węgrzyn, M.; Boczkal, S. Preprints 2024, 2024040783
Classification of aluminum alloy scraps via spectral analysis: A deep learning approach to laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Schwanen, J. (2024 - Unpublished master's thesis). Université de Liège
Sostenibilità e innovazione nell'industria automotive: studio e analisi delle composizioni chimiche di leghe di alluminio
De Lutiis, I. (2021/2022 - degree thesis), University of Padua