Amilton Barbosa Botelho Junior
About
Associate Professor (2026) in Hydrometallurgy in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Postdoc Associate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (2024-2025), and Postdoc Fellow at Stanford University in the Department of Chemical Engineering (2023-2024). Chemical Engineer (2011-2015) with PhD (2019-2021) and MSc (2016-2018) in Chemical Engineering at Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo. Visiting Scholar at The University of British Columbia (2017-2018) and The University of Queensland (2019). Professor and supervisor in the Chemical Engineering graduate program at the University of São Paulo (2021-2025). Won Academic Productivity Award (2021), Best Thesis Award in Environmental Sustainability (2022), Young Leader Professional Development Award (2025), and Recycling Award (2025). Among 2% of the most relevant researchers in the world by Stanford/Elsevier (2024-2025).
WORK EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
SELECTED AWARDS & HONORS
2025 - 2% of the most relevant researchers in the world by Stanford/Elsevier.
2025 - Emerging Leaders Alliance Conference, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society.
2025 - Kaufman Teaching Certificate Program Spring 2025, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
2025 – Young Leader Professional Development Award of the Extraction and Processing Division at The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society.
2025 - The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society Light Metals/Extraction & Processing Subject Award – Recycling.
2025 – Processes and Metals Travel Awards.
2024 - 2% of the most relevant researchers in the world by Stanford/Elsevier.
2024 - Membranes Travel Award.
2024 – Metals Travel award.
2023 – Best work in Vehicle Emissions and Pollutants (International Symposium in Automotive Engineering).
2022 – Best thesis award in Environmental Sustainability of the University of Sao Paulo.
2022 – Best work in Extractive Metallurgy (Brazilian National Meeting on Ore Treatment and Extractive Metallurgy).
2021 – SemeAd PQ Jr. Productivity Award (Cactvs and FEA-USP).
2021 – Excellence in Review Award, Elsevier (Resources, Conservation and Recycling).
2016 – Top 5% of students undergraduate in Chemical Engineering.
PATENTS PENDING
3 Chiang, Y.M.; Botelho Junior, A.B. “Methods, Materials and Systems for Valorization of Gypsum and Phosphogypsum Feedstocks,” U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Jan 31, 2025.
2 Espinosa, D.C.R.; Tenório, J.A.S.; Botelho Junior, A.B.; Lima, A.M.N.O.; Vasconcelos, D.S.; Sales, J.M.A.; Rovani, S.; Dias, M.E.M.G.; Castro, R.H.; Gobo, L.A.; Kumoto, E.A. Recycling process of batteries. Processo De Reciclagem De Baterias. 2023, Brasil. Register number: PCT/BR2023/05006 and PCT/BR2024/050059. Register Institute: INPI - Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial. Deposit PCT: 28/02/2023.
1 Espinosa, D.C.R.; Tenório, J.A.S.; Vasconcelos, D.S.; Botelho Junior, A.B.; Gobo, L.A.; Kumoto, E.A. Recycling process of lithium and iron phosphate batteries. Register number: PCT/BR2024/050046. Register Institute: INPI - Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial. Deposit PCT: 08/02/2024.
Publications
Prototyping and modelling a photovoltaic–thermal electrochemical stripping system for distributed urine nitrogen recovery
Sustainable Mining – unlocking resources towards circular economy to meet energy transition through electrochemistry
Recycling of superalloys: circular strategies for critical mineral supply chain resilience
Hydrogen and the sustainable development goals: Synergies and trade-offs
Li separation by electrodialysis in hydrometallurgical processing of Li-ion batteries: a review of the state-of-art
Electrodialysis as a route for separating metals from NCA-type automotive lithium-ion batteries
Membrane-based electrochemical separation: Effect of co-ions on Li separation in battery recycling
Assessing acid performance in NiMH battery recycling: A comparative study of inorganic and organic acids
2026
-
Piloto, Daniel Sánchez;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Environmental Impact of Extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Primary Sources and NiMH Batteries: A Literature Review.
Metals
Academic literature review
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Kim, Jihye.
(2026)
Recycling of superalloys: circular strategies for critical mineral supply chain resilience.
Resources, Conservation and Recycling
Academic literature review
-
Lucio, Danielly Cristina da Silva;
Carvalho, Thamyres Cardoso de;
Pereira, Bárbara da Rocha;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Leaching of Columbite Using an Organic Acid to Obtain Nb and Ta: Effects of Sulfate Thermal Treatment on Hydrometallurgical Processing.
ACS Omega
Academic article
-
Guimaraes, Lucas Fonseca;
Rebello, Carine de Menezes;
Nogueira, Idelfonso Bessa dos Reis;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Recycling of Li-ion batteries: hydrometallurgical flowchart, multivariate analysis, and life cycle assessment.
Chemical Engineering Journal
Academic article
-
Piloto, Daniel Sánchez;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Assessing acid performance in NiMH battery recycling: A comparative study of inorganic and organic acids.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Mayta-Armas, Angie Fiorella;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Membrane-based electrochemical separation: Effect of co-ions on Li separation in battery recycling.
Separation and Purification Technology
Academic article
2025
-
Abels, Kristen;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Chen, Xi;
Tarpeh, William A..
(2025)
Ligand content and driving force effects on ion-ion permselectivity in ligand-functionalized membranes.
Journal of Membrane Science
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Illankoon, W. A. M. A. N.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Milanese, Chiara;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaccari, Mentore.
(2025)
Comparative Analysis of Facile and Novel Graphite Recovery Methods from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries: Environmental and Economic Implications.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Abels, Kristen;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tarpeh, William A..
(2025)
Lithium Extraction by Electrodialysis: Effect of Co-Occurring Ions for Application in Brine Processing.
Journal of the Electrochemical Society
Academic article
-
Lima, Anastássia Mariáh Nunes de Oliveira;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Kumoto, Elio Augusto;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2025)
Study of the behaviour of cations in leaching of NCA lithium-ion batteries by electrodialysis.
Environmental technology
Academic article
-
Newaz, Md Shah;
Hemmati, Mina;
Rahman, Muhammad Khalilur;
Appolloni, Andrea;
Zailani, Suhaiza;
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainability of Malaysia’s manufacturing industry in post-COVID era.
Foresight
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Peng, Hong;
Kim, Jihye.
(2025)
Membrane Application in Hydrometallurgical Processing.
JOM
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Sustainable mining – unlocking resources towards circular economy to meet energy transition through electrochemistry.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Pastor, Miguel Antonio Soplin;
Cervantes-Marreros, Melany Dayana;
Cubas-Pérez, José Dilmer;
Reategui-Apagueño, Luis Alfredo;
Tito-Pezo, David;
Piña-Rimarachi, Jhim Max;
Vasquez-Perez, Cesar Adolfo;
Correa-Vasquez, Claudio Leandro;
Rios, Jose Antonio Soplin;
Pino, Lisveth Flores del.
(2025)
Project-Based Learning at Universities: A Sustainable Approach to Renewable Energy in Latin America—A Case Study.
Sustainability
Academic article
-
Zamengo, Fernanda Gusman Garreta;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Seckler, Marcelo Martins;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2025)
Crystallization of Calcium Sulfate for Mining Wastewater Treatment.
Metals
Academic article
-
Mayta-Armas, Angie Fiorella;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Li separation by electrodialysis in hydrometallurgical processing of Li-ion batteries: a review of the state-of-art.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Z., Coombs, Orisa;
Taigyu, Joo,;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Divya, Chalise,;
A., Tarpeh, William.
(2025)
Prototyping and modelling a photovoltaic–thermal electrochemical stripping system for distributed urine nitrogen recovery | Nature Water.
Nature Water
Academic article
-
Dias, Maria Eduarda de Melo Golçalves;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Recycling of Li-Ion Batteries: Recovery of Critical Metals by Hydrometallurgy.
JOM
Academic article
-
Braz, Vitor Moor Pinheiro;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Effect of Iron Oxidation State on Solvent Extraction Scandium Extraction Process from Bauxite Residue and Life Cycle Assessment.
JOM
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Guimarães, Lucas Fonseca;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Advancing hydrometallurgical recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries: an AI-based readiness and sustainability assessment.
RSC Sustainability
Academic article
-
Lima, Anastássia Mariáh Nunes de Oliveira;
Luz, Vilson Conrado da;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Kumoto, Elio Augusto;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2025)
Electrodialysis as a route for separating metals from NCA-type automotive lithium-ion batteries.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Alvarenga, Luan Matheus da Silva;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Extraction of Yttrium from Waste: Analysis of Hydrometallurgical Processing by Organic Acids and Life Cycle Assessment.
ACS Omega
Academic article
-
Kim, Jihye;
Powell, Adam;
Peng, Hong;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Advances in Lithium Recovery from Primary and Secondary Sources.
JOM
Academic article
-
Vasconcelos, David da Silva;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Gobo, Luciana Assis.
(2025)
Hydrometallurgical Strategy To Reduce Waste through the Recycling of Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries.
ACS Omega
Academic article
-
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Batalhão, Andre C. S.;
Paschoalotto, Marco Antonio Catussi;
Veras, Mariana Mantera.
(2025)
Mining Chemical Exposures on Health & Environment Impact: A Global Scoping Review.
Journal of Sustainability
Academic article
-
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Soldal, Olav;
Stefanelli, Nelson Oliveira;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
A Scoping Review of Construction and Demolition Waste Management and the Sustainable Development Goals: Evidence From Brazil.
Sustainable Development
Academic article
2024
-
Sales, Jeneson Medeiros de Aquino;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Kumoto, Elio Augusto;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
Precipitation of manganese by ozone from hydrometallurgical recycling process of lithium-ion batteries.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Castro, Roberta Hergessel de;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Kumoto, Elio Augusto;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenorio, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
Design of Recycling Processes for NCA-Type Li-Ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles toward the Circular Economy.
Energy & Fuels
Academic article
-
Izidoro, Juliana de Carvalho;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Muracami, Henry Tchemra;
Bertolini, Tharcila Colachite Rodrigues;
Rodrigues, Rebeca Piumbato Chaparro;
Silva, Katia;
Ortega, Miguel Gustavo Costa;
Fungaro, Denise Alves;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
Green nanomaterial-based adsorbent for Cs and Pb removal: Synthesis from industrial waste producing high-value products.
Separation science and technology (Print)
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Colombi, Francesca;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaccari, Mentore.
(2024)
Recycling lithium-ion battery graphite: Synthesis of adsorbent materials for highly efficient removal of dye and metal ions from wastewater.
Results in Engineering (RINENG)
Academic article
-
Lima, Anastássia Mariáh Nunes de Oliveira;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
NCA-Type Lithium-Ion Battery: A Review of Separation and Purification Technologies for Recycling Metals.
Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
Academic article
-
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Almaraz, Sofía De-León;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Azzaro-Pantel, Catherine;
Parikh, Priti.
(2024)
Hydrogen and the sustainable development goals: Synergies and trade-offs.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Academic article
-
Santos, Luís Henrique do Nascimento dos;
Pereira, Bárbara da Rocha;
Rosset, Morgana;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2024)
High purity alumina production by leaching-ion exchange process: Design and flowchart proposal.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Guimarães, Lucas Fonseca;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2024)
Characterization of Lithium-Ion Batteries from Recycling Perspective towards Circular Economy.
Minerals
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Ambaye, Teklit Gebregiorgis;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Lima, Ana Teresa Macas;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaccari, Mentore.
(2024)
Comparative environmental and economic assessment of emerging hydrometallurgical recycling technologies for Li-ion battery cathodes.
Sustainable Production and Consumption
Academic article
-
Petraglia, Fernanda Fajardo Nacif;
Vinhal, Jonathan Tenório;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2024)
Recycling of permanent magnets: A perspective for application of organic acids and ionic liquids towards eco-friendly process.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Machaca, Darwin Michell Cheje;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Carvalho, Thamyres Cardoso de;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2024)
Hydrometallurgical processing of chalcopyrite: A review of leaching techniques.
International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials
Academic article
-
Guillén, Daniela Romero;
Sanches, Júlia Guimarães;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Bergerman, Maurício Guimarães;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
Physical Process for Li-Ion Battery Recycling from Electric Vehicles.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Academic article
2023
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaccari, Mentore.
(2023)
Designing of a Decentralized Pretreatment Line for EOL-LIBs Based on Recent Literature of LIB Recycling for Black Mass.
Metals
Academic article
-
Vasconcelos, David da Silva;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Circular Recycling Strategies for LFP Batteries: A Review Focusing on Hydrometallurgy Sustainable Processing.
Metals
Academic article
-
Domingos, Ana Eluiza Esther da Cunha;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Duarte, Heitor Augusto;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2023)
Extraction of Critical Metals from Secondary Source: Leaching Ti and V from Brazilian Fe-Ti-V Deposit Residue.
JOM
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Separation of Critical Metals by Membrane Technology under a Circular Economy Framework: A Review of the State-of-the-Art.
Processes
Academic article
-
Toss, Elena Kalinin;
Feijoo, Gustavo Coelho;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2023)
Sustainable Approach for Nickel and Cadmium Removal: Adsorption Experiments Using a Low-Cost Material from Industrial Sites.
Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
Academic article
-
Guimarães, Lucas Fonseca;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
The Characterization of Li-ion Batteries and the Importance of the Recycling Processes.
JOM
Academic article
-
Junior, A. B. Botelho;
Silva, M. D. C. R. da;
Camargo, P. S. S.;
Munchen, D. D.;
Cenci, M. P.;
Bertuol, D. A.;
Veit, H. M.;
Tenório, J. A. S.;
Espinosa, D. C. R..
(2023)
Electronic waste in emerging countries: current scenario of generation, policies, and recycling technologies regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Silva, Natália Olim Martins da;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Structure Investigation of La, Y, and Nd Complexes in Solvent Extraction Process with Liquid Phosphine Oxide, Phosphinic Acid, and Amine Extractants.
Metals
Academic article
-
Aliprandini, Paula;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Veiga, Marcello M.;
Marshall, Bruce G.;
Scarazzato, Tatiana;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Evaluation of biosorbents as an alternative for mercury cyanide removal from aqueous solution.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Falconi, Isabela Brandolis Alves;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2023)
An overview of treatment techniques to remove ore flotation reagents from mining wastewater.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Martins, Lívia Salles;
Rovani, Suzimara;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Sustainable Approach for Critical Metals Recovery through Hydrometallurgical Processing of Spent Batteries Using Organic Acids.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Cezarino, Luciana Oranges;
Liboni, Lara Bartocci;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
The sustainable development goals, urban mining, and the circular economy.
The Extractive Industries and Society
Academic article
-
Gomes, Nayara;
Garjulli, Franco;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2023)
Recycling of Spent Catalysts from the Petrochemical Industry by Hydrometallurgy to Obtain High-Purity Nickel Products for Electroplating.
JOM
Academic article
2022
-
Alves, Diego Armando Santos;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2022)
Copper and zinc adsorption from bacterial biomass - possibility of low-cost industrial wastewater treatment.
Environmental technology
Academic article
-
Vinco, J.H.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Duarte, H.A.;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2022)
Purification of an iron contaminated vanadium solution through ion exchange resins.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaughan, James;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2022)
Extraction of Rare-Earth Elements from Silicate-Based Ore through Hydrometallurgical Route.
Metals
Academic article
-
Santos, D. M. dos;
Buzzi, D. C.;
Junior, A. B. Botelho;
Espinosa, D. C. R..
(2022)
Recycling of printed circuit boards: ultrasound-assisted comminution and leaching for metals recovery.
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management
Academic article
-
VINCO, José Helber;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
DUARTE, Heitor Augusto;
ESPINOSA, Denise Crocce Romano;
TENÓRIO, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2022)
Kinetic modeling of adsorption of vanadium and iron from acid solution through ion exchange resins.
Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China
Academic article
-
Pastor, Miguel Antonio Soplin;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2022)
Use ofO3 and O3/H2O2 for degradation of organic matter from Bayer liquor towards new resource management: Kinetic and mechanism.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Andrade, Lidiane Maria;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Rosario, Carlos Gonzalo Alvarez;
Hashimoto, Hugo;
Andrade, Cristiano José;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2022)
Copper recovery through biohydrometallurgy route: chemical and physical characterization of magnetic (m), non-magnetic (nm) and mix samples from obsolete smartphones.
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering
Academic article
-
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Cezarino, Luciana Oranges;
Liboni, Lara Bartocci;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Hunter, Trevor.
(2022)
Interdisciplinarity-Based Sustainability Framework for Management Education.
Sustainability
Academic article
2021
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2021)
The use of computational thermodynamic for yttrium recovery from rare earth elements-bearing residue.
Journal of Rare Earths
Academic article
-
Abdou, T.R.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2021)
Recycling of polymeric composites from industrial waste by pyrolysis: Deep evaluation for carbon fibers reuse.
Waste Management
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Pinheiro, Érika Freitas;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2021)
Adsorption of lanthanum and cerium on chelating ion exchange resins: kinetic and thermodynamic studies.
Separation science and technology (Print)
Academic article
-
Pastor, Miguel Antonio Soplin;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Baltazar, Marcela Dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2021)
Application of Advanced Oxidation Process Using Ozonation Assisted with Hydrogen Peroxide for Organic Compounds Removal from Bayer Liquor.
Ozone : Science & engineering
Academic article
-
Martins, Lívia Salles;
Guimarães, Lucas Fonseca;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2021)
Electric car battery: An overview on global demand, recycling and future approaches towards sustainability.
Journal of Environmental Management (JEM)
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Vaughan, J.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2021)
Recovery of scandium from various sources: A critical review of the state of the art and future prospects.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2021)
Extraction of Scandium from Critical Elements-Bearing Mining Waste: Silica Gel Avoiding in Leaching Reaction of Bauxite Residue.
Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2021)
Selective separation of Sc(III) and Zr(IV) from the leaching of bauxite residue using trialkylphosphine acids, tertiary amine, tri-butyl phosphate and their mixtures.
Separation and Purification Technology
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Stopic, Srecko;
Friedrich, Bernd;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2021)
Cobalt Recovery from Li-Ion Battery Recycling: A Critical Review.
Metals
Academic article
2020
-
Takahashi, V.C.I.;
Junior, A.B. Botelho;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2020)
Enhancing cobalt recovery from Li-ion batteries using grinding treatment prior to the leaching and solvent extraction process.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Wanderley, K.B.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2020)
Kinetic and thermodynamic study of magnesium obtaining as sulfate monohydrate from nickel laterite leach waste by crystallization.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Oruê, Beatriz Peralta;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2020)
Kinetic Study of Manganese Precipitation of Nickel Laterite Leach Based-solution by Ozone Oxidation.
Ozone : Science & engineering
Academic article
-
Perez, Isadora Dias;
Anes, Iara Alves;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2020)
Comparative study of selective copper recovery techniques from nickel laterite leach waste towards a competitive sustainable extractive process.
Cleaner Engineering and Technology
Academic article
2019
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Vicente, André De Albuquerque;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2019)
Effect of iron oxidation state for copper recovery from nickel laterite leach solution using chelating resin.
Separation science and technology (Print)
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Vicente, André de Albuquerque;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2019)
Recovery of metals by ion exchange process using chelating resin and sodium dithionite.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology (JMR&T)
Academic article
-
Perez, Isadora D.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Aliprandini, Paula;
Espinosa, Denise C. R..
(2019)
Copper recovery from nickel laterite with high‐iron content: A continuous process from mining waste.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Izidoro, J.C.;
Kim, M.C.;
Bellelli, V.F.;
Pane, M.C.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2019)
Synthesis of zeolite A using the waste of iron mine tailings dam and its application for industrial effluent treatment.
Journal of Sustainable Mining
Academic article
2018
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Correa, Mónica M. Jiménez;
Espinosa, Denise C. R.;
Dreisinger, David;
Tenório, Jorge A. S..
(2018)
Recovery of Cu(II) from nickel laterite leach using prereduction and chelating resin extraction: Batch and continuous experiments.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Dreisinger, David Bruce;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2018)
Pre-Reducing Process Kinetics to Recover Metals from Nickel Leach Waste Using Chelating Resins.
International Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Correa, M. M. Jiménez;
Espinosa, D. C. R.;
Tenório, J. A. S..
(2018)
STUDY OF THE REDUCTION PROCESS OF IRON IN LEACHATE FROM NICKEL MINING WASTE.
Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Dreisinger, David;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2018)
Recovery of nickel and cobalt from nickel laterite leach solution using chelating resins and pre‐reducing process.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Dreisinger, David B.;
Espinosa, Denise C. R..
(2018)
A Review of Nickel, Copper, and Cobalt Recovery by Chelating Ion Exchange Resins from Mining Processes and Mining Tailings.
Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME)
Academic article
Journal publications
-
Piloto, Daniel Sánchez;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Environmental Impact of Extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Primary Sources and NiMH Batteries: A Literature Review.
Metals
Academic literature review
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Kim, Jihye.
(2026)
Recycling of superalloys: circular strategies for critical mineral supply chain resilience.
Resources, Conservation and Recycling
Academic literature review
-
Lucio, Danielly Cristina da Silva;
Carvalho, Thamyres Cardoso de;
Pereira, Bárbara da Rocha;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Leaching of Columbite Using an Organic Acid to Obtain Nb and Ta: Effects of Sulfate Thermal Treatment on Hydrometallurgical Processing.
ACS Omega
Academic article
-
Guimaraes, Lucas Fonseca;
Rebello, Carine de Menezes;
Nogueira, Idelfonso Bessa dos Reis;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Recycling of Li-ion batteries: hydrometallurgical flowchart, multivariate analysis, and life cycle assessment.
Chemical Engineering Journal
Academic article
-
Alves, Diego Armando Santos;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2022)
Copper and zinc adsorption from bacterial biomass - possibility of low-cost industrial wastewater treatment.
Environmental technology
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Correa, Mónica M. Jiménez;
Espinosa, Denise C. R.;
Dreisinger, David;
Tenório, Jorge A. S..
(2018)
Recovery of Cu(II) from nickel laterite leach using prereduction and chelating resin extraction: Batch and continuous experiments.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Vicente, André De Albuquerque;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2019)
Effect of iron oxidation state for copper recovery from nickel laterite leach solution using chelating resin.
Separation science and technology (Print)
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Dreisinger, David Bruce;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2018)
Pre-Reducing Process Kinetics to Recover Metals from Nickel Leach Waste Using Chelating Resins.
International Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Correa, M. M. Jiménez;
Espinosa, D. C. R.;
Tenório, J. A. S..
(2018)
STUDY OF THE REDUCTION PROCESS OF IRON IN LEACHATE FROM NICKEL MINING WASTE.
Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Dreisinger, David;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2018)
Recovery of nickel and cobalt from nickel laterite leach solution using chelating resins and pre‐reducing process.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Vicente, André de Albuquerque;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2019)
Recovery of metals by ion exchange process using chelating resin and sodium dithionite.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology (JMR&T)
Academic article
-
Perez, Isadora D.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Aliprandini, Paula;
Espinosa, Denise C. R..
(2019)
Copper recovery from nickel laterite with high‐iron content: A continuous process from mining waste.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Izidoro, J.C.;
Kim, M.C.;
Bellelli, V.F.;
Pane, M.C.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2019)
Synthesis of zeolite A using the waste of iron mine tailings dam and its application for industrial effluent treatment.
Journal of Sustainable Mining
Academic article
-
Takahashi, V.C.I.;
Junior, A.B. Botelho;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2020)
Enhancing cobalt recovery from Li-ion batteries using grinding treatment prior to the leaching and solvent extraction process.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2021)
The use of computational thermodynamic for yttrium recovery from rare earth elements-bearing residue.
Journal of Rare Earths
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Dreisinger, David B.;
Espinosa, Denise C. R..
(2018)
A Review of Nickel, Copper, and Cobalt Recovery by Chelating Ion Exchange Resins from Mining Processes and Mining Tailings.
Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME)
Academic article
-
Wanderley, K.B.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2020)
Kinetic and thermodynamic study of magnesium obtaining as sulfate monohydrate from nickel laterite leach waste by crystallization.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Oruê, Beatriz Peralta;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2020)
Kinetic Study of Manganese Precipitation of Nickel Laterite Leach Based-solution by Ozone Oxidation.
Ozone : Science & engineering
Academic article
-
Abdou, T.R.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2021)
Recycling of polymeric composites from industrial waste by pyrolysis: Deep evaluation for carbon fibers reuse.
Waste Management
Academic article
-
Perez, Isadora Dias;
Anes, Iara Alves;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2020)
Comparative study of selective copper recovery techniques from nickel laterite leach waste towards a competitive sustainable extractive process.
Cleaner Engineering and Technology
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Pinheiro, Érika Freitas;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2021)
Adsorption of lanthanum and cerium on chelating ion exchange resins: kinetic and thermodynamic studies.
Separation science and technology (Print)
Academic article
-
Pastor, Miguel Antonio Soplin;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Baltazar, Marcela Dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2021)
Application of Advanced Oxidation Process Using Ozonation Assisted with Hydrogen Peroxide for Organic Compounds Removal from Bayer Liquor.
Ozone : Science & engineering
Academic article
-
Martins, Lívia Salles;
Guimarães, Lucas Fonseca;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2021)
Electric car battery: An overview on global demand, recycling and future approaches towards sustainability.
Journal of Environmental Management (JEM)
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Vaughan, J.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2021)
Recovery of scandium from various sources: A critical review of the state of the art and future prospects.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2021)
Extraction of Scandium from Critical Elements-Bearing Mining Waste: Silica Gel Avoiding in Leaching Reaction of Bauxite Residue.
Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2021)
Selective separation of Sc(III) and Zr(IV) from the leaching of bauxite residue using trialkylphosphine acids, tertiary amine, tri-butyl phosphate and their mixtures.
Separation and Purification Technology
Academic article
-
Vinco, J.H.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Duarte, H.A.;
Espinosa, D.C.R.;
Tenório, J.A.S..
(2022)
Purification of an iron contaminated vanadium solution through ion exchange resins.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Stopic, Srecko;
Friedrich, Bernd;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2021)
Cobalt Recovery from Li-Ion Battery Recycling: A Critical Review.
Metals
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaughan, James;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2022)
Extraction of Rare-Earth Elements from Silicate-Based Ore through Hydrometallurgical Route.
Metals
Academic article
-
Santos, D. M. dos;
Buzzi, D. C.;
Junior, A. B. Botelho;
Espinosa, D. C. R..
(2022)
Recycling of printed circuit boards: ultrasound-assisted comminution and leaching for metals recovery.
Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management
Academic article
-
VINCO, José Helber;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
DUARTE, Heitor Augusto;
ESPINOSA, Denise Crocce Romano;
TENÓRIO, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2022)
Kinetic modeling of adsorption of vanadium and iron from acid solution through ion exchange resins.
Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China
Academic article
-
Pastor, Miguel Antonio Soplin;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2022)
Use ofO3 and O3/H2O2 for degradation of organic matter from Bayer liquor towards new resource management: Kinetic and mechanism.
Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Andrade, Lidiane Maria;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Rosario, Carlos Gonzalo Alvarez;
Hashimoto, Hugo;
Andrade, Cristiano José;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2022)
Copper recovery through biohydrometallurgy route: chemical and physical characterization of magnetic (m), non-magnetic (nm) and mix samples from obsolete smartphones.
Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering
Academic article
-
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Cezarino, Luciana Oranges;
Liboni, Lara Bartocci;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Hunter, Trevor.
(2022)
Interdisciplinarity-Based Sustainability Framework for Management Education.
Sustainability
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaccari, Mentore.
(2023)
Designing of a Decentralized Pretreatment Line for EOL-LIBs Based on Recent Literature of LIB Recycling for Black Mass.
Metals
Academic article
-
Vasconcelos, David da Silva;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Circular Recycling Strategies for LFP Batteries: A Review Focusing on Hydrometallurgy Sustainable Processing.
Metals
Academic article
-
Domingos, Ana Eluiza Esther da Cunha;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Duarte, Heitor Augusto;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2023)
Extraction of Critical Metals from Secondary Source: Leaching Ti and V from Brazilian Fe-Ti-V Deposit Residue.
JOM
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Separation of Critical Metals by Membrane Technology under a Circular Economy Framework: A Review of the State-of-the-Art.
Processes
Academic article
-
Toss, Elena Kalinin;
Feijoo, Gustavo Coelho;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2023)
Sustainable Approach for Nickel and Cadmium Removal: Adsorption Experiments Using a Low-Cost Material from Industrial Sites.
Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
Academic article
-
Guimarães, Lucas Fonseca;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
The Characterization of Li-ion Batteries and the Importance of the Recycling Processes.
JOM
Academic article
-
Junior, A. B. Botelho;
Silva, M. D. C. R. da;
Camargo, P. S. S.;
Munchen, D. D.;
Cenci, M. P.;
Bertuol, D. A.;
Veit, H. M.;
Tenório, J. A. S.;
Espinosa, D. C. R..
(2023)
Electronic waste in emerging countries: current scenario of generation, policies, and recycling technologies regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Silva, Natália Olim Martins da;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Structure Investigation of La, Y, and Nd Complexes in Solvent Extraction Process with Liquid Phosphine Oxide, Phosphinic Acid, and Amine Extractants.
Metals
Academic article
-
Aliprandini, Paula;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Veiga, Marcello M.;
Marshall, Bruce G.;
Scarazzato, Tatiana;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Evaluation of biosorbents as an alternative for mercury cyanide removal from aqueous solution.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Falconi, Isabela Brandolis Alves;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2023)
An overview of treatment techniques to remove ore flotation reagents from mining wastewater.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Martins, Lívia Salles;
Rovani, Suzimara;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
Sustainable Approach for Critical Metals Recovery through Hydrometallurgical Processing of Spent Batteries Using Organic Acids.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Cezarino, Luciana Oranges;
Liboni, Lara Bartocci;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2023)
The sustainable development goals, urban mining, and the circular economy.
The Extractive Industries and Society
Academic article
-
Gomes, Nayara;
Garjulli, Franco;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Baltazar, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi.
(2023)
Recycling of Spent Catalysts from the Petrochemical Industry by Hydrometallurgy to Obtain High-Purity Nickel Products for Electroplating.
JOM
Academic article
-
Sales, Jeneson Medeiros de Aquino;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Kumoto, Elio Augusto;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
Precipitation of manganese by ozone from hydrometallurgical recycling process of lithium-ion batteries.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Castro, Roberta Hergessel de;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Kumoto, Elio Augusto;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenorio, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
Design of Recycling Processes for NCA-Type Li-Ion Batteries from Electric Vehicles toward the Circular Economy.
Energy & Fuels
Academic article
-
Izidoro, Juliana de Carvalho;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Muracami, Henry Tchemra;
Bertolini, Tharcila Colachite Rodrigues;
Rodrigues, Rebeca Piumbato Chaparro;
Silva, Katia;
Ortega, Miguel Gustavo Costa;
Fungaro, Denise Alves;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
Green nanomaterial-based adsorbent for Cs and Pb removal: Synthesis from industrial waste producing high-value products.
Separation science and technology (Print)
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Colombi, Francesca;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaccari, Mentore.
(2024)
Recycling lithium-ion battery graphite: Synthesis of adsorbent materials for highly efficient removal of dye and metal ions from wastewater.
Results in Engineering (RINENG)
Academic article
-
Lima, Anastássia Mariáh Nunes de Oliveira;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
NCA-Type Lithium-Ion Battery: A Review of Separation and Purification Technologies for Recycling Metals.
Journal of Sustainable Metallurgy
Academic article
-
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Almaraz, Sofía De-León;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Azzaro-Pantel, Catherine;
Parikh, Priti.
(2024)
Hydrogen and the sustainable development goals: Synergies and trade-offs.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
Academic article
-
Santos, Luís Henrique do Nascimento dos;
Pereira, Bárbara da Rocha;
Rosset, Morgana;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2024)
High purity alumina production by leaching-ion exchange process: Design and flowchart proposal.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Guimarães, Lucas Fonseca;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2024)
Characterization of Lithium-Ion Batteries from Recycling Perspective towards Circular Economy.
Minerals
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Ambaye, Teklit Gebregiorgis;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Lima, Ana Teresa Macas;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaccari, Mentore.
(2024)
Comparative environmental and economic assessment of emerging hydrometallurgical recycling technologies for Li-ion battery cathodes.
Sustainable Production and Consumption
Academic article
-
Abels, Kristen;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Chen, Xi;
Tarpeh, William A..
(2025)
Ligand content and driving force effects on ion-ion permselectivity in ligand-functionalized membranes.
Journal of Membrane Science
Academic article
-
Petraglia, Fernanda Fajardo Nacif;
Vinhal, Jonathan Tenório;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2024)
Recycling of permanent magnets: A perspective for application of organic acids and ionic liquids towards eco-friendly process.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Machaca, Darwin Michell Cheje;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Carvalho, Thamyres Cardoso de;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano.
(2024)
Hydrometallurgical processing of chalcopyrite: A review of leaching techniques.
International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials
Academic article
-
Guillén, Daniela Romero;
Sanches, Júlia Guimarães;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Bergerman, Maurício Guimarães;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2024)
Physical Process for Li-Ion Battery Recycling from Electric Vehicles.
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Illankoon, W. A. M. A. N.;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Milanese, Chiara;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Vaccari, Mentore.
(2025)
Comparative Analysis of Facile and Novel Graphite Recovery Methods from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries: Environmental and Economic Implications.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Abels, Kristen;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tarpeh, William A..
(2025)
Lithium Extraction by Electrodialysis: Effect of Co-Occurring Ions for Application in Brine Processing.
Journal of the Electrochemical Society
Academic article
-
Lima, Anastássia Mariáh Nunes de Oliveira;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Kumoto, Elio Augusto;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2025)
Study of the behaviour of cations in leaching of NCA lithium-ion batteries by electrodialysis.
Environmental technology
Academic article
-
Newaz, Md Shah;
Hemmati, Mina;
Rahman, Muhammad Khalilur;
Appolloni, Andrea;
Zailani, Suhaiza;
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Impact of Industry 4.0 on sustainability of Malaysia’s manufacturing industry in post-COVID era.
Foresight
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Peng, Hong;
Kim, Jihye.
(2025)
Membrane Application in Hydrometallurgical Processing.
JOM
Academic article
-
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Sustainable mining – unlocking resources towards circular economy to meet energy transition through electrochemistry.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Pastor, Miguel Antonio Soplin;
Cervantes-Marreros, Melany Dayana;
Cubas-Pérez, José Dilmer;
Reategui-Apagueño, Luis Alfredo;
Tito-Pezo, David;
Piña-Rimarachi, Jhim Max;
Vasquez-Perez, Cesar Adolfo;
Correa-Vasquez, Claudio Leandro;
Rios, Jose Antonio Soplin;
Pino, Lisveth Flores del.
(2025)
Project-Based Learning at Universities: A Sustainable Approach to Renewable Energy in Latin America—A Case Study.
Sustainability
Academic article
-
Zamengo, Fernanda Gusman Garreta;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Seckler, Marcelo Martins;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2025)
Crystallization of Calcium Sulfate for Mining Wastewater Treatment.
Metals
Academic article
-
Mayta-Armas, Angie Fiorella;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Li separation by electrodialysis in hydrometallurgical processing of Li-ion batteries: a review of the state-of-art.
Minerals Engineering
Academic article
-
Z., Coombs, Orisa;
Taigyu, Joo,;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Divya, Chalise,;
A., Tarpeh, William.
(2025)
Prototyping and modelling a photovoltaic–thermal electrochemical stripping system for distributed urine nitrogen recovery | Nature Water.
Nature Water
Academic article
-
Dias, Maria Eduarda de Melo Golçalves;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Recycling of Li-Ion Batteries: Recovery of Critical Metals by Hydrometallurgy.
JOM
Academic article
-
Braz, Vitor Moor Pinheiro;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Effect of Iron Oxidation State on Solvent Extraction Scandium Extraction Process from Bauxite Residue and Life Cycle Assessment.
JOM
Academic article
-
Premathilake, Dilshan Sandaruwan;
Guimarães, Lucas Fonseca;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Advancing hydrometallurgical recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries: an AI-based readiness and sustainability assessment.
RSC Sustainability
Academic article
-
Lima, Anastássia Mariáh Nunes de Oliveira;
Luz, Vilson Conrado da;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Gobo, Luciana Assis;
Kumoto, Elio Augusto;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares.
(2025)
Electrodialysis as a route for separating metals from NCA-type automotive lithium-ion batteries.
Journal of Cleaner Production
Academic article
-
Alvarenga, Luan Matheus da Silva;
Vaccari, Mentore;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Extraction of Yttrium from Waste: Analysis of Hydrometallurgical Processing by Organic Acids and Life Cycle Assessment.
ACS Omega
Academic article
-
Kim, Jihye;
Powell, Adam;
Peng, Hong;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
Advances in Lithium Recovery from Primary and Secondary Sources.
JOM
Academic article
-
Vasconcelos, David da Silva;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Gobo, Luciana Assis.
(2025)
Hydrometallurgical Strategy To Reduce Waste through the Recycling of Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries.
ACS Omega
Academic article
-
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton;
Batalhão, Andre C. S.;
Paschoalotto, Marco Antonio Catussi;
Veras, Mariana Mantera.
(2025)
Mining Chemical Exposures on Health & Environment Impact: A Global Scoping Review.
Journal of Sustainability
Academic article
-
Piloto, Daniel Sánchez;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Assessing acid performance in NiMH battery recycling: A comparative study of inorganic and organic acids.
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
Academic article
-
Martins, Flavio Pinheiro;
Soldal, Olav;
Stefanelli, Nelson Oliveira;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2025)
A Scoping Review of Construction and Demolition Waste Management and the Sustainable Development Goals: Evidence From Brazil.
Sustainable Development
Academic article
-
Mayta-Armas, Angie Fiorella;
Espinosa, Denise Crocce Romano;
Tenório, Jorge Alberto Soares;
Barbosa Botelho Junior, Amilton.
(2026)
Membrane-based electrochemical separation: Effect of co-ions on Li separation in battery recycling.
Separation and Purification Technology
Academic article
Teaching
Courses
Previous Teaching
Graduate courses
2024-ongoing - (PQI 5900) Technologies for membrane separation, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Open to MSc and PhD (international) students at the university.
2021-ongoing - (PQI 5881) Urban and Industrial Solid Waste, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Open to MSc and PhD (international) students at the university.
2022-2023 - (PQI 5896) Recovery of chemical compounds in aqueous solutions by membranes, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Open to MSc and PhD (international) students at the university.
2021 (MINE 590P) Advanced Topics-Urban Mining, Department of Materials Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada. By invitation from Prof. Maria Holuszko.
Undergraduate courses
2025 - (as Teaching Assistant, mandatory for all undergraduate students) 3.091, Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.
2024 – (as collaborator) Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Stanford University, USA.
2018-2022 - (open to all undergraduate students) Mass and Energy Conservation, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
2021-2023 - (open to all undergraduate students) Recycling and Waste Treatment, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
2017 - (open to chemical engineering undergraduate students) Chemical Reaction Engineering I, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
2012-2013 - (open to engineering undergraduate students) Analytic Geometry and Vector Algebra, Faculdades Oswaldo Cruz, Brazil.
Supervision
PhD thesis
3 Miguel Antonio Soplin Pastor (Prociencia Fellowship) - Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Co-supervisor. Conclusion in 2027.
2 Rosario Belen Juyo Salazar (Prociencia Fellowship) - Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Co-supervisor. Conclusion in 2027.
1 Lucas Fonseca Guimarães – Escola Politécnica da Universidade de São Paulo. PhD Student in Chemical Engineering. Internship at Università Degli Studi di Brescia, Brescia, Italy (July-December/2023). Co-supervisor. Internship at Universita Degli Studi Di Brescia (University of Brescia). Concluded, 2024. Current Postdoc Associate at University of São Paulo, São Paulo.
MScience dissertation
10 Patrick de Oliveira Wecchi – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Co-supervisor. Conclusion in 2026.
9 Angie Fiorella Mayta Armas – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Co-supervisor. Conclusion in 2026.
8 Danielly Cristina da Silva Lucio – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Supervisor. Conclusion in 2026.
7 Daniel Sánchez Piloto – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Co-supervisor. Concluded, 2025. Current PhD student at University of Sao Paulo.
6 Anastássia Mariáh Nunes De Oliveira Lima – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Co-supervisor. Concluded, 2023. Current PhD student at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
5 David da Silva Vasconcelos – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo ulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Co-supervisor. Concluded, 2023. Current PhD student at University of Sao Paulo and Researcher at Tupy S.A.
4 Maria Eduarda de Melo Gonçalves Dias – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Co-supervisor. Concluded, 2023. Senior Supply Chain Analyst at Arco Education.
3 Roberta Hergessel de Castro – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Internship at Université Laval, Quebec, Canada (April-September/2023). Co-supervisor. Concluded, 2023. Current PhD student at Universté Laval.
2 Luis Henrique do Nascimento dos Santos – Polytechnique School, University of São Paulo. MSc Student in Chemical Engineering. Supervisor. Concluded, 2023. Working on Brazilian Scientific Association for Innovation.
1 Francesca Colombi. Ingegneria Per L'ambiente E Il Territorio, Universita Degli Studi Di Brescia (Univeristy of Brescia). Co-supervisor. Concluded, 2023. Current PhD student at Polytechnic University of Torino, Italy.