GreenNovel's Closed-Loop metal extraction
GreeNovel: Innovating Sustainable Metal Extraction
The challenge of metals and critical mineral extraction lies in the complexity of existing technologies and the environmental impact of traditional methods. Critical minerals, often extracted from ores in hard rock mines, are facing challenges due to falling ore grades in primary deposits. Reprocessing mine tailings has been proposed as a secondary source, but this process is technologically, economically, and environmentally challenging.
Revolutionizing Resource Recovery
GreeNovel has developed innovative technologies for metals and critical minerals extraction from unconventional sources, including petroleum oil and e-waste. By utilizing e-waste recycling as a secondary source, GreeNovel's technology offers a revolutionary approach with zero hazardous chemical emissions, low energy consumption, and zero chemical consumption.
GreeNovel innovative technology is able to extract more than 65 metals and elements, including Cd, U, Ca, V, Sn, Sr, Ag, Mn, Si, Al, Mg, Na, Fe, K, Zn, Cr, Cl, V, Co, Ni, Cu, As, Se, Br, Rb, Zr, Mo, In, Sn, Sb, I, Cs, Ba, La, Hf, W, Hg, Th, Sc, Ti, Na, V, Ni, Cl, I, Br, Ca, and others, from liquid and solid feedstock, with high efficiency.
The use of microwave irradiation, which interacts with most minerals, leads to a more than 75% increase in energy savings compared to traditional techniques. This enables selective extraction of pure elements, a capability not typically associated with microwave applications.
Environmental and economic benefits of the solution
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Sustainable: Extracts metals and critical minerals from unconventional sources, reducing reliance on limited primary supplies.
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Environmentally Friendly: Zero hazardous emissions and low energy consumption compared to traditional methods.
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Wide Range: Extracts over 65 metals and elements efficiently from various feedstocks, including rare-earth elements.
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Energy Efficient: Utilizes microwave irradiation for more than a 75% increase in energy savings.
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Selective Extraction: Enables selective extraction of pure elements, maximizing yield and efficiency.
