Research output per year
Research output per year
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Research interests
Magnetic materials. critical materials, processing of permanent magnetic materials, hydrogen processing of materials, rapid sintering techniques, non-equilibrium casting processes, recycling of rare earth materials, lean manufacturing, sustainability of materials.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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An investigation into the influence of zirconium additions and processing conditions on Nd12.2Fe81.3B6.5 strip-cast material during the Hydrogen Ductilisation Process (HyDP)
Burkhardt, F., Brooks, O. P., Harris, I. R. & Walton, A., 15 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 648, 13 p., 174084.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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UV-Vis spectroscopy for monitoring the hydrometallurgical recycling of NdFeB magnets
Widijatmoko, S. D., Brooks, O. P., Walton, A. & Leeke, G. A., Nov 2026, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances. 24, 13 p., 101540.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cyclone separation of hydrogen processed NdFeB magnets for improved properties
Kozak, V., Pickering, L., Awais, M., Mahendran, A., Farthing, J., Arnold, R. & Walton, A., 28 Jul 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Poster › peer-review
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Improving short-loop recycling of sintered NdFeB magnets by grain boundary phase separation following hydrogen processing
Kozak, V., Pickering, L., Awais, M., Mahendran, A., Farthing, J., Arnold, R., Mann, N., Brown, D. & Walton, A., Dec 2025, In: Sustainable Materials and Technologies. 46, 10 p., e01744.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recycling of NdFeB magnets from hard disc drive scrap using HPMS and using recycled magnets in an automotive auxiliary motor
Awais, M., Mahendran, A., Farthing, J., Arnold, R., Kozak, V., Moule, D., Smith, H. & Walton, A., 29 Jul 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference (unpublished) › Poster › peer-review
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REACT-UK — Rare Earth Automotive Circular Technologies for the UK
Brown, D. (Researcher), King, S. (Co-Investigator) & Walton, A. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/26 → 31/03/29
Project: Other Government Departments
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Maginito Studentship
Walton, A. (Researcher) & Sheridan, R. (Principal Investigator)
1/03/25 → 9/03/29
Project: Research
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BAE Systems - Strategic University Partners
Steinberger-Wilckens, R. (Co-Investigator), Kendrick, E. (Co-Investigator), Walton, A. (Co-Investigator) & Leeke, G. (Principal Investigator)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Research
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EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Robotics, Automation & Smart Machine Enabled Sustainable Circular Manufacturing & Materials (RESCu-M2)
Walton, A. (Co-Investigator), Sridharan, M. (Co-Investigator), Roberts, C. (Co-Investigator), Freer, M. (Co-Investigator), Attallah, M. (Co-Investigator), Dove, A. (Co-Investigator), Kendrick, E. (Co-Investigator), Roberts, C. (Co-Investigator), Pham, D. (Co-Investigator), Nefti-Meziani, S. (Principal Investigator), Wang, Y. W. (Co-Investigator) & Davis, S. (Co-Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/10/24 → 30/09/31
Project: Research Councils
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EPSRC Manufacturing Research Hub in Robotics, Automation & Smart Machine Enabled Sustainable Circular Manufacturing & Materials (RESCu-M2)
Attallah, M. (Co-Investigator), Wang, Y. W. (Co-Investigator), Kendrick, E. (Co-Investigator), Nefti-Meziani, S. (Principal Investigator), Dove, A. (Co-Investigator), Walton, A. (Co-Investigator), Leonardis, A. (Co-Investigator), Pham, D. (Co-Investigator), Davis, S. (Co-Investigator), Freer, M. (Co-Investigator) & Lohse, N. (Co-Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/10/24 → 30/09/31
Project: Research Councils
Datasets
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Image of Electric Vehicle Motor Disassembly Challenges
Harper, G. (Creator), Degri, M. (Creator), Awais, M. (Creator) & Walton, A. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 10 Feb 2021
DOI: 10.25500/EDATA.BHAM.00000605
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Activities
- 9 Conference, workshop or symposium
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Investigation into the Influence of Zn Coatings on Recycling of Sintered NdFeB-type Magnets
Pickering, L. (Contributor), Degri, M. (Contributor), Awais, M. (Contributor), Kozak, V. (Contributor) & Walton, A. (Advisor)
3 Sept 2023 → 7 Sept 2023Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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The Extraction of NdFeB magnets from end-of-life electric vehicle scrap using HPMS, remelting into master alloy and re-sintering
Awais, M. (Contributor), Degri, M. (Contributor), Sheridan, R. (Contributor) & Walton, A. (Advisor)
3 Sept 2023 → 7 Sept 2023Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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Optimisation of Grain Boundary Phase Separation in Hydrogen Processed NdFeB
Kozak, V. (Contributor), Pickering, L. (Contributor), Mann, N. (Contributor), Arnold, R. (Contributor), Mahendran, A. (Contributor), Farthing, J. (Contributor), Awais, M. (Advisor) & Walton, A. (Advisor)
3 Sept 2023 → 7 Sept 2023Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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Effective Eectrochemical and Physical Reprocessing of Nd-Fe-B and Sm-Co Permanent Magnets, Approaching the Zero Waste Economy
Rozman, K. Z. (Presenter), Xu, X. (Contributor), Ikram, A. (Contributor), Mehmood, F. (Contributor), Sheridan, R. (Contributor), Walton, A. (Contributor), Awais, M. (Contributor), Eldosouky, A. (Contributor), Kobe, S. (Contributor) & Sturm, S. (Contributor)
23 Oct 2019 → 27 Oct 2019Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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Extraction and remelting NdFeB magnets from end of life electric vehicle scrap
Awais, M. (Presenter), Degri, M. (Contributor), Sheridan, R. (Contributor), Mann, V. (Contributor) & Walton, A. (Contributor)
26 Aug 2019Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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