In light of the new data provided, does the SCCS consider Aluminium compounds safe when used in cosmetic products other than deodorants, antiperspirants, lipsticks and toothpastes? In the event that the estimated exposure to Aluminium from cosmetic products is found to be of concern, SCCS is...

The aluminium industry plays an important part in the EU economy, not only for its intrinsic value, but also as a link in the chain of other industries. This report provides an overview of the decarbonisation technologies available to the industry to enable it to fulfil its contribution to the...

On 8 August 2023, the WTO circulated two panel reports in the cases brought by India and the United States in “United States — Certain Measures on Steel and Aluminium Products” (DS547) and “India — Additional Duties on Certain Products from the United States” (DS585).

The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered into application in its transitional phase on 1 October 2023. CBAM is the EU's landmark tool to put a fair price on the greenhouse gases (GHG) emitted during the production of certain GHG-intensive goods, including aluminium, entering...

Aluminum is a circular substance that can be recycled repeatedly without losing its initial qualities. Due to its characteristics, it is an essential resource for a climate-neutral and circular economy (CE). It is also the base for applications in critical industries such as transportation,...

Bifunctional electrochromic energy storage devices are of great potential in energy-efficient technologies. Present electrochromic capacitors utilize monovalent ion intercalation, and switching to a multivalent ion such as Al 3+ is sought to sustainably overcome the prevailing performance...

Automotive engines are made from different materials like steel, aluminium, copper, and brass. These materials usually come in contact with the fuel. This study provides corrosion rates of automotive materials copper, aluminium, and stainless steel 316l when coming in contact with chicken fat...

The integrity of steel-aluminium dissimilar alloy joints is dependent on the intermetallic phases (IMCs) and the extend of the bonding area. The excessive growth of brittle AlxFex IMCs within the weld pool and interfaces is disadvantageous due to the initiation and propagation of hot and cold...

Bifunctional electrochromic energy storage devices are of great potential in energy-efficient technologies. Present electrochromic capacitors utilize monovalent ion intercalation, and switching to a multivalent ion such as Al3+ is sought to sustainably overcome the prevailing performance...

Aluminum matrix reinforced by "in situ" α-Al2O3 nanoparticles are fabricated via a direct chemical reaction between molten aluminum and TiO2 nanopowder under molten salt layer at 700-8000 C under air atmosphere, and the morphologies, sizes and distributions of the in situ particles, as well as...

In 2014, the SCCS was asked to review the safety of aluminium in cosmetic products. Aluminium containing ingredients were reported by cosmetic industry to be used in a lot of different categories of cosmetic products. Among them antiperspirants and deodorants, lipsticks and toothpastes were...

This report combines multiple novel datasets to provide evidence that government support has contributed to increased carbon emissions from aluminium and steelmaking activities through an increase in production output and by shifting production to more emission intensive plants. While...

In this paper we show that the exchange rates of some commodity exporter countries have the ability to predict the price of spot and future contracts of aluminum. This is shown with both insample and out-of-sample analyses. The theoretical underpinning of these results relies on the...

Cash is one of the main components of current assets maintain by the organisations. Maintenance of sufficient cash balance is necessary to run an organisation in an efficient way. Cash is one of the importance components which help an organisation maintain its liquidity. The company analyses the...

The study examines the liquidity position of HINDALCO Ltd., over a 10 year period from 1999-2000 to 2008-09. Data is obtained from Annual Reports of HINDALCO Ltd., for the study period and ratios are used for analysis and inferences made on it. The study found that the proportion of absolute...

Working capital may be regarded as the lifeblood of a business. Its effective provision can do much to ensure the success of a business, while its inefficient management can lead not only to loss of profits but also to the ultimate downfall of what otherwise might be considered as a promising...

“Competitiveness” and “competitive advantage” became global phenomena in the last two decades of the 20th century. Individual firms, industries and nations began to assess their global competitiveness as a strategy for survival and growth. Competitiveness at the level of the firm may be...

In this paper, we examine the governance of a Chinese state owned enterprise (SOE) and highlight the accounting environment in the People's Republic of China. We look at the cultural and operational aspect of the Qingtongxia Aluminum Smelter Corporation and try to shed light on the role of...

The EC Raw Materials System Analysis (MSA) was carried out in 2015 for 28 materials. The MSA study investigates the flows of materials through the EU economy in terms of entry into the EU, flows through the economy, stock accumulation, and end-of-life management, e.g., through disposal or...

Current efficiency and thus economy of an electrolytic cell for the production of aluminium from alumina depends on the temperature inside the cell. Adequate care must be taken in order to maintain favorable temperature, and thus, efficiency of the cell. The paper presents an analysis of a set...

Wavelets based on undifferenced cash and futures log are used to determine causality in the aluminum markets. Wavelets are used versus I(d) processes as daily I(d)s adjusted for conditional heteroskedasticity, are not second-order stationary. Weekly I(d)s are second-order stationary after...

Following a request from the European Commission, the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) hereby reviews the currently available data on the toxicity of aluminium, taking into account the different tolerable intake levels for aluminium established by the...

Following the apparent intense competition and dynamic turbulence in the business environment, maintaining productivity and sustaining performance are paramount. The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between Total Productivity Maintenance and the Performance of selected...