What if we could turn waste into valuable resources while fighting climate change? This talk reveals a groundbreaking way to transform waste, like municipal solid waste incineration ash, into critical materials such as zinc and rare earth elements. Using clean renewable energy, table salt water, and cutting-edge electrochemical and chemical technologies, this process reduces landfill waste, minimizes carbon emissions, and supports a sustainable, circular economy. Discover how innovation is unlocking the hidden potential of waste and paving the way for a cleaner, greener future.

Climate Change, Energy, Environment, Innovation, Materials, Mining, Recovery, Sustainability Duhan Zhang is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), distinguished by the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) Fellowship. Her research focuses on energy materials, electrochemical systems, and electrification of mining and materials recovery. Duhan earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, supported by the Telluride Association Fellowship, where she optimized metal electrodeposition for renewable energy storage and conversion. Dedicated to tackling critical challenges at the intersection of energy, climate, and sustainability, Duhan has been recognized with honors, including the Mars Fellowship from the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, Rising Stars in Mechanical Engineering, and the Best Paper Award from the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), among others. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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