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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News
A crucial step towards energy-efficient and decarbonized metal production
The research center Zero Emissions Metal Production (FME ZeMe) aims to develop solutions that contribute to a carbon-neutral metal industry in Norway by 2050.
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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.
Projects
FME ZeMe
FME ZeMe developes the fundamental knowledge and technologies needed by the Norwegian metallurgical industry to become climate neutral by 2050.
IRIS – Iridium and Ruthenium Recovery from Green Hydrogen Systems
The outcome of this project will lead to an improved process for dissolving and refining Ir, Ru and other PGMs from existing and potentially growing wastes, i.e., PEM electrolysers.
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.
