Articles for tag: Copper, helps, lead, recover, slag, technique, zinc

February 28, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

A Pioneering Breakthrough: Enhancing Metal Recovery from Slag

A Novel Method: Maximizing Metal Extraction Efficiency Enter the stage, the ingenious utilization of pyrite as a sulfurizing agent, revolutionizing the process of metal retrieval from slag. This groundbreaking sulfurization-reduction technique harmoniously merges theoretical thermodynamic insights with hands-on laboratory trials, culminating in a remarkable surge in metal recovery rates. Unprecedented Results: A Remarkable Leap Forward The results speak volumes – a staggering 98% retrieval rate for copper and zinc, alongside an impressive 90% for lead. The metamorphosis of what was once deemed waste into a treasure trove of valuable metals unveils a realm of possibilities in the metallurgical landscape. (Image

February 2, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Copper-infused breakthrough converts CO2 into ethylene Copper-infused breakthrough converts CO2 into ethylene

Amid the quest to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, a groundbreaking innovation has emerged. A research team has harnessed the power of green electricity to transform carbon dioxide into ethylene. The innovation centers around an alkali-metal electrolyte and uses pure water as a metal-free anolyte to prevent carbonate formation and salt deposition. Referring to their design as the APMA system, the group has integrated an anion-exchange membrane (AEM) denoted by A, a proton-exchange membrane (PEM) signified by P, and the resulting membrane assembly designated as MA. The resulting alkali-metal-free cell stack, containing the APMA and a copper electrocatalyst, has achieved

February 1, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Molybdenum-ruthenium catalyst helps produce green fuel from water

Molybdenum-ruthenium catalyst revolutionizes green fuel production from water Revolutionizing Green Fuel: The Power of Molybdenum-ruthenium Catalyst The new process of generating, as opposed to procuring, hydrogen is a breakthrough that is turning heads in the field of alternative energy. A research team led by Young-Kyu Han and Jitendra N. Tiwari has successfully implanted ruthenium oxide into a two-dimensional molybdenum carbide, thereby developing a catalyst (Mo2TiC2Tx MXene) capable of high mass activity, turnover frequency, and durability. This pioneering catalyst marries molecular hydrogen and oxygen, effectively birthing the chemical energy storage – a feat crucial in mitigating global energy challenges. Unprecedented Efficiency

January 30, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Revolutionizing CO2 Capture with Advanced AI

The Power of AI in Reducing Energy Consumption Imagine a future where the fight against climate change is fortified by artificial intelligence. Lei Xing, a lecturer in chemistry and chemical engineering at the University of Surrey, and his team, have developed a groundbreaking AI model system to enhance the efficiency of CO2 capture from power plants. Applying Innovative “Enhanced Weathering” Xing revealed that the traditional method of CO2 capture involves bubbling the flue gas through water containing limestone, which reacts with the CO2 to produce harmless bicarbonate in a process known as “enhanced weathering.” However, the energy requirements were inefficient,