Drone Laboratory
SINTEF Drone Laboratory is an arena for development of drone hardware and software.
Minerals and critical raw materials
In the field of raw materials and minerals, SINTEF has expertise within characterization, processes, metallurgy/chemical properties and in defining quality. We have modern equipment and laboratories to support our research. An important area for us is recycling and urban mining of critical raw materials.
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How mining operations without spoil heaps can become a reality
Mineral recovery by mining generates large volumes of surplus crushed rock that end up polluting natural environments. If we succeed in generating new knowledge, such surpluses can instead be used to manufacture concrete or improve agricultural soils...
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Artificial geysers can compensate for our mineral shortages
By imitating nature, it may be possible to recover seabed minerals by extracting hot water from the Earth’s crust. We can harvest green energy and be sensitive to the environment – all at the same time.
Sustainability is Norway's competitive advantage in the battery race
Investing in research, local manufacturing and secure access to materials is needed to solidify Norway’s position as a leader in sustainable batteries.
Projects
CICERO - MSA-based circular hydrometallurgy for sustainable, cost-effective production of NMC cathode materials
Complying with the Paris Climate Agreement will mean that the EU economy of 2050 is set to be mineral/metal intensive, rather than one based on fossil fuels.
ZeSiM – Zero Emission Silicon and Manganese production through electrowinning
ZeSiM will eliminate CO2-emissions from manganese ferroalloy and silicon production by replacing the carbon reductants with renewable energy in the most direct way possible: through electrowinning.
ReSoURCE - Refractory Sorting Using Revolutionizing Classification Equipment
Extractive industries, including refractory raw material production, are responsible for a significant part of the world’s carbon emissions and has a strong impact on the loss of biodiversity. Establishing a circular economy and developing an...