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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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.
Extracting valuable minerals in Norway
Today, products that utilise rare materials are for the most part manufactured in China. However, the EU has recently decided to boost its raw materials supply security. Researchers and the minerals industry are now looking to Norway.
Rare earth elements from Fensfeltet in Norway are taken out in Europe
With REE Minerals as a partner, a new EU-funded project will establish a European value chain for extraction and processing of rare earth elements.
Projects
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...
REEPRODUCE - Dismantling and recycling Rare Earth Elements from End-of-life products for the European Green Transition.
Achieving Europe’s climate-neutral objectives will fundamentally depend on our ability to develop clean energy and mobility solutions in the most sustainable way.