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SOLVOMET LAB
Fundamental research/curiosity & hypothesis driven
Research topics
- Speciation studies in concentrated, multicomponent electrolytes
- Development of methods for quantitative analysis of metals in complex matrices
- Advanced separation processes for hydrometallurgy
- Thermochemistry of hydrometallurgical reactions
- Thermodynamic and kinetic modelling of multiphase, multicomponent metallurgical systems
- Synthesis of new extractants and new synthesis methods for extractants
- Electrocoordination chemistry
Research philosophy
- Fundamental research
- Curiosity-driven and hypothesis-driven research
- Low TRL
- Bottom-up
- Development of new methods and tools
- Academia-oriented
- Answering research questions
- Insight and understanding at a molecular level
SOLVOMET Research & Innovation Centre
Industry-driven & result-oriented research
Research topics
- Chemical & mineralogical characterisation of metal-bearing ores, concentrates, tailings, industrial process residues and postconsumer waste
- Development of eco-friendly hydrometallurgical unit processes for metal recovery (advanced leaching) and purification (solvent extraction, ion exchange…)
- Development of (near-circular, low-energy-input) hydrometallurgical flowsheets
- Validation of hydrometallurgical unit processes and circular flowsheets on mini-pilot scale
- Predictive thermodynamic modelling of hydrometallurgical processes
Research philosophy
- Applied, medium-to-high TRL R&I (EU (Research) Innovation Action projects & Bilateral projects with by industry)
- Development of new unit processes & flowsheets that are scalable & industrially realistic
- Insight and understanding of real-world, industrial problems at a molecular level
Careers
Senior Research Specialist
Research Specialist
