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NEW YORK, 20 August 2023: The REMADE Institute, backed by the United States Department of Energy (DOE), has unveiled a groundbreaking technology license that promises to revolutionize the aluminum industry. This innovation addresses the challenge of metallic impurities in recycled aluminum melts, enhancing aluminum quality and expanding its potential applications, including the production of electric vehicles (EVs).
Advancement from REMADE-Funded R&D Project
The REMADE Institute’s journey towards this milestone began with a research and development project titled “Selective Recovery of Elements from Molten Aluminum Alloys.” Launched in 2020 and led by Dr Subodh Das, CEO of Phinix, LLC, the project remains ongoing. REMADE’s technical team diligently oversees the project’s progress to ensure alignment with the institute’s and DOE’s technological objectives.
Implications for US Aluminum Companies
This pioneering technology license holds the promise of transforming the US aluminum landscape. With its capability to eradicate impurities, enhance aluminum availability, and raise its overall quality, this innovation is poised to drive a more diversified range of manufacturing applications. Recognizing its significance, Phinix has licensed this intellectual property to a domestic recycled aluminum producer.
Boosting Sustainability and Efficiency
The significance of recycled aluminum cannot be overstated. Not only does it cost less to produce compared to virgin aluminum, but it also conserves over 90% of the energy required for primary aluminum production. The REMADE Institute, in alignment with US goals, seeks to amplify aluminum recycling rates and sustainability to contribute to the nation’s net-zero target by 2050.
A Vision for the Future of Aluminum
Principal investigator Dr Das underscores the potential of this technology to reshape the aluminum landscape. By enhancing aluminum companies’ energy efficiency, boosting profits, and elevating the overall value of recycled aluminum, this innovation stands as a game-changer for US manufacturing.
REMADE’s Unwavering Commitment
Chief Technology Officer Magdi Azer reflects on REMADE’s commitment to sustainable progress. The institute strategically funds projects that hold the power to reduce energy consumption, diminish greenhouse gas emissions, and bolster the utilization of recycled materials. This particular endeavor is poised to reinforce the resiliency of the US supply chain and reduce reliance on imported virgin aluminum.
Conclusion
The REMADE Institute’s latest technology license sets a transformative precedent in the aluminum industry. By purifying recycled aluminum and expanding its applications, including in the production of electric vehicles, this innovation epitomizes the sustainable future of manufacturing. As the US advances towards its net-zero goal, partnerships like REMADE are catalysts for positive change, propelling the nation’s transition to a more resilient and eco-conscious future.
