Analysts predict the global aluminum recycling market will climb from an estimated US$57.2 billion in 2024 to US$91.3 billion by 2032, underpinned by industrial consumers seeking low-carbon materials. Rapidly escalating energy costs and stringent decarbonization imperatives are pushing the industry toward more sustainable metals, heralding a transformative shift in the metal supply chain.

A new model proposes how to refine atomization droplet size and manage energy distribution at the end of an electrostatic nozzle—addressing the growing concern over traditional cutting fluids. Scientists believe this approach could reduce environmental pollution, minimize post-treatment costs, and improve overall sustainability in metal processing.