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Table 2 Elements and materials covered in the 52 reviewed material flow models

From: Combining the worlds of energy systems and material flow analysis: a review

Material/product

Considered in no. of models

Rare earth elements

15

Copper

10

Steel/iron

7

Cement

7

Aluminum

7

Phosphorus

2

Nano-particles

2

Wood

2

Various (paper, glass, refrigerants, plastics, batteries, etc.)

5