REEMAG - Closing the loop on REEs for MAGnets

Nanomox有限公司正在着手一项令人兴奋的项目，以探索其创新制造工艺的潜力，氧化离子热合成（OIS），用于回收稀土元素（ree）和制造纳米材料。OIS是一种可持续和环保的方法，使用湿化学来回收金属并生产先进的纳米材料。与传统方法不同，OIS显著降低了能源需求，消除了对刺激性化学品的需求，从而减少了对环境的影响。例如，在氧化锌生产中，与传统方法相比，OIS实现了97%的能耗和相关排放的显著降低。OIS擅长有效地从各种工业废液中回收金属，无论其质量或浓度如何，都能产生纯金属或先进的纳米材料。该项目旨在利用OIS流程来满足英国市场对稀土元素日益增长的需求，同时解决供应链弹性方面的挑战。通过这样做，它支持英国的关键矿产战略和净零目标。该项目还将重点开发从废物流中提取稀土元素的技术，并探索其在制造高科技应用的稀土基纳米材料中的应用。通过与科学技术委员会和绿玫瑰化学公司的合作，Nanomox将展示OIS回收足够质量的稀土元素的能力，这些稀土元素可以升级为高质量的永磁体。该项目将全面研究这一突破性技术的系统层面，为OIS在稀土元素回收中的经济和环境价值提供经验证据。此次合作将使Nanomox彻底改变先进无机材料的生产和应用，推动可持续发展，促进稀土产业的循环经济。本可行性研究的目的是评估OIS过程在稀土元素（REE）领域的潜力。成功的结果将产生以下好处：能够从各种废物流中回收稀土元素，包括钢铁工业的炉渣、废磁铁和电子电气设备（WEEE）。这将有助于有效地利用资源，并尽量减少对主要资源的依赖。推动适合永磁体应用的新材料的开发。通过探索创新材料，我们可以提高永磁体的性能和可持续性，从而扩大其应用范围。通过实现这些目标，可行性研究将在推进稀土开采的可持续实践、促进废物流的有效利用和推动永磁材料的创新方面发挥重要作用。

Nanomox Ltd is embarking on an exciting project to explore the potential of their innovative manufacturing process, Oxidative Ionothermal Synthesis (OIS), for recycling Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and manufacturing nanomaterials. OIS is a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach that uses wet chemistry to recover metals and produce advanced nanomaterials. Unlike traditional methods, OIS significantly reduces energy requirements and eliminates the need for harsh chemicals, resulting in reduced environmental impacts. For instance, in the case of zinc oxide production, OIS achieves an impressive 97% reduction in energy consumption and associated emissions compared to conventional methods. OIS excels at efficiently recovering metals from various industrial waste streams, regardless of their quality or concentration, yielding pure metals or advanced nanomaterials.This project aims to leverage the OIS process to meet the increasing demand for REEs in the UK market while addressing challenges in supply chain resilience. By doing so, it supports the UK's Critical Minerals strategy and Net Zero target. The project will also focus on developing the technology for extracting REEs from waste streams and exploring their use in manufacturing REE-based nanomaterials for high-tech applications. Through collaboration with the Science and Technologies Council and Green Rose Chemistry, Nanomox will demonstrate the capability of OIS to recover REEs of sufficient quality to be upcycled into high-quality permanent magnets. The project will comprehensively investigate the system-level aspects of this ground-breaking technology, providing empirical evidence of the economic and environmental value of OIS in REE recovery. This collaboration positions Nanomox to revolutionise production and application of advanced inorganic materials, driving sustainable advancements and fostering a circular economy in the REE industry.The aim of this feasibility study is to assess the potential of the OIS process in the field of rare earth elements (REE). A successful outcome will yield the following benefits:Enable the recovery of REE from various waste streams, including slags from the steel industry, spent magnets, and electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE). This will contribute to efficient resource utilisation and minimise the reliance on primary sources.Drive the development of new materials suitable for use in permanent magnet applications. By exploring innovative materials, we can enhance the performance and sustainability of permanent magnets, thus expanding their range of applications.By achieving these objectives, the feasibility study will play a significant role in advancing sustainable practices for REE mining, promoting efficient waste stream utilisation, and driving innovation in permanent magnet materials.