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We provide a wide range of services in chemical and materials engineering, covering various areas, including but not limited to:
- Electrochemical engineering and process design
- Corrosion testing, monitoring, and control
- Surface treatment and coatings for corrosion protection
- Hydrometallurgical extraction of metals
- Synthesis and characterization of battery electrode materials
- Membranes and water purification
- Root cause analysis and investigation of metallurgical and corrosion-assisted failures
- Process design for heavy metals recovery from copper plant flue dust
- Heavy metal removal from industrial wastewater
- Battery recycling and recovery of valuable metals
Our Projects
By bypassing size reduction, concentration, and subsequent transportation to processing plants, a substantial amount of energy can be conserved. Our team is actively developing a hydrometallurgical technique that enables the direct extraction of copper at the mine site. For more information about this innovative technology, please don't hesitate to contact us.
The downstream processing involves the efficient removal of impurity metals from copper and zinc leaching solutions. Our focus is on optimizing the solvent extraction and electrowinning processes to enhance the purity and quality of the final products.
Addressing the current challenge in renewable energy generation, there is a pressing need for the development of energy-efficient and cost-effective green hydrogen generation technologies. In response to this demand, we have successfully established a simplified design for an alkaline electrolyzer. This innovative system efficiently splits water, generating both hydrogen and oxygen as clean and sustainable sources of energy.
A ground breaking mineral battery has been innovatively engineered to not only store energy but also facilitate the leaching of copper. In essence, this battery integrates two energy-intensive hydrometallurgical processes: the oxidation of CuFeS2 and Zn electrowinning, concurrently executed during the charging step. This novel approach marks a significant advancement in the realm of energy storage and copper extraction.
We have successfully developed a sacrificial anode with a highly effective cathodic protection capacity, featuring a controlled dissolution tendency in marine environments. Through meticulous testing, we have optimized the alloying composition to ensure optimal performance. Notably, upon dissolution, this alloy exhibits a commendable trait by not releasing toxic species into seawater. It stands as a sustainable sacrificial anode solution for safeguarding steel infrastructure, including oil rigs, bridges, ships, and submarines in marine environments.
We have successfully developed a highly efficient electro-assisted cementation process for the removal of heavy metals (Cu, Ni, Cd, and Co) from industrial wastewater. This method stands out for its cost-effectiveness and is poised for seamless scalability. With the capability to replace current cementation processes in hydrometallurgical metal separation and purification, this technology holds promise for implementation in wastewater treatment and battery recycling industries.