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Mobilizing materials to enable a fast energy transition: a conceptual framework
Desing, H., Widmer, R., Bardi, U., Beylot, A., Billy, R. G., Gasser, M., … Wäger, P. (2024). Mobilizing materials to enable a fast energy transition: a conceptual framework. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 200, 107314 (10 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2023.107314
How much energy storage can we afford? On the need for a sunflower society, aligning demand with renewable supply
Desing, H., & Widmer, R. (2022). How much energy storage can we afford? On the need for a sunflower society, aligning demand with renewable supply. Biophysical Economics and Sustainability, 7, 3 (15 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41247-022-00097-y
The 3‐machines energy transition model: exploring the energy frontiers for restoring a habitable climate
Desing, H., Gerber, A., Hischier, R., Wäger, P., & Widmer, R. (2022). The 3‐machines energy transition model: exploring the energy frontiers for restoring a habitable climate. Earth's Future, 10(10), e2022EF002875 (15 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1029/2022EF002875
Towards more flexibility and transparency in life cycle inventories for Lithium-ion batteries
Crenna, E., Gauch, M., Widmer, R., Wäger, P., & Hischier, R. (2021). Towards more flexibility and transparency in life cycle inventories for Lithium-ion batteries. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 170, 105619 (9 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.105619
Reducing climate risks with fast and complete energy transitions: applying the precautionary principle to the Paris agreement
Desing, H., & Widmer, R. (2021). Reducing climate risks with fast and complete energy transitions: applying the precautionary principle to the Paris agreement. Environmental Research Letters, 16(12), 121002 (5 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ac36f9
Effects of car electronics penetration, integration and downsizing on their recycling potentials
Restrepo, E., Løvik, A. N., Widmer, R., Wäger, P., & Müller, D. B. (2020). Effects of car electronics penetration, integration and downsizing on their recycling potentials. Resources, conservation and recycling: X, 6, 100032 (8 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcrx.2020.100032
Powering a sustainable and circular economy - an engineering approach to estimating renewable energy potentials within earth system boundaries
Desing, H., Widmer, R., Beloin-Saint-Pierre, D., Hischier, R., & Wäger, P. (2019). Powering a sustainable and circular economy - an engineering approach to estimating renewable energy potentials within earth system boundaries. Energies, 12(24), 4723 (18 pp.). https://doi.org/10.3390/en12244723
Variability and bias in measurements of metals mass fractions in automobile shredder residue
Løvik, A. N., Figi, R., Schreiner, C., Rösslein, M., Widmer, R., Bunge, R., … Wäger, P. (2019). Variability and bias in measurements of metals mass fractions in automobile shredder residue. Recycling, 4(3), 34 (18 pp.). https://doi.org/10.3390/recycling4030034
Historical penetration patterns of automobile electronic control systems and implications for critical raw materials recycling
Restrepo, E., Løvik, A. N., Widmer, R., Wäger, P., & Müller, D. B. (2019). Historical penetration patterns of automobile electronic control systems and implications for critical raw materials recycling. Resources, 8(2), 58 (20 pp.). https://doi.org/10.3390/resources8020058
Waste as a resource for sustainable development
Böni, H., Widmer, R., Gasser, M., & Haarman, A. (2018). Waste as a resource for sustainable development. In H. Luck, J. M. Hensch, & S. Schaller (Eds.), Technical report 2018 (pp. 28-31). SENS Foundation.
Recovery of scarce technology metals from end-of-life vehicles – a comparative LCA. Final report for work package C4 of the EVA project (Elektronik – Verwertung – Altautos)
Haarman, A., Hischier, R., & Widmer, R. (2018). Recovery of scarce technology metals from end-of-life vehicles – a comparative LCA. Final report for work package C4 of the EVA project (Elektronik – Verwertung – Altautos). Empa.
Service lifetime, storage time, and disposal pathways of electronic equipment: a Swiss case study
Thiébaud (-Müller), E., Hilty, L. M., Schluep, M., Widmer, R., & Faulstich, M. (2018). Service lifetime, storage time, and disposal pathways of electronic equipment: a Swiss case study. Journal of Industrial Ecology, 22(1), 196-208. https://doi.org/10.1111/jiec.12551
A tour of regulations and standards
Widmer, R., & Böni, H. (2018). A tour of regulations and standards. In H. Luck, J. M. Hensch, & S. Schaller (Eds.), Technical report 2018 (pp. 20-23). SENS Foundation.
A closer look at the recycling performance of Swico's processing partners
Böni, H., & Widmer, R. (2017). A closer look at the recycling performance of Swico's processing partners. In J. M. Hensch, H. Luck, & S. Schaller (Eds.), Technical report 2017 (pp. 16-19). SENS Foundation.
Stocks, flows, and distribution of critical metals in embedded electronics in passenger vehicles
Restrepo, E., Løvik, A. N., Wäger, P., Widmer, R., Lonka, R., & Müller, D. B. (2017). Stocks, flows, and distribution of critical metals in embedded electronics in passenger vehicles. Environmental Science and Technology, 51(3), 1129-1139. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.6b05743
Flat panel displays with mercury continue to dominate the market
Widmer, R., & Böni, H. (2017). Flat panel displays with mercury continue to dominate the market. In J. M. Hensch, H. Luck, & S. Schaller (Eds.), Technical report 2017 (pp. 20-22). SENS Foundation.
Swico and SENS regulate the collection and transport of lithium batteries in accordance with ADR 2017
Widmer, R. (2017). Swico and SENS regulate the collection and transport of lithium batteries in accordance with ADR 2017. In J. M. Hensch, H. Luck, & S. Schaller (Eds.), Technical report 2017 (pp. 12-13). SENS Foundation.
Batch tests: is a performance comparison possible?
Böni, H., Gnos, R., Wäger, P., & Widmer, R. (2016). Batch tests: is a performance comparison possible? In H. Luck, J. M. Hensch, & S. Schaller (Eds.), Technical report 2016 (pp. 30-31). Swico.
A critical review of recycling and disposal options for leaded glass from cathode ray tubes (CRTs)
Restrepo, E., Widmer, R., & Schluep, M. (2016). A critical review of recycling and disposal options for leaded glass from cathode ray tubes (CRTs). In 2016 electronics goes green 2016+ (EGG) (p. 7829839 (7 pp.). https://doi.org/10.1109/EGG.2016.7829839
Leaded glass from cathode ray tubes (CRTs). A critical review of recycling and disposal options
Restrepo, E., Widmer, R., & Schluep, M. (2016). Leaded glass from cathode ray tubes (CRTs). A critical review of recycling and disposal options. (Step green paper). United Nations University.