Research projects on Process Metallurgy
Most of the research projects are conducted in collaboration with industrial stakeholders, research institutes and universities within and outside of Sweden.
A significant proportion of the research is also carried out with the help of the lab, pilot and operating equipment available from our industrial partners.
Current projects
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Sustainable Graphite Regeneration for Battery Recycling- ReGraph
ReGraph is a research project addressing a key challenge in the rapidly expanding European battery value chain: the need for resource-efficient and circular management of graphite from lithium-ion batteries. Graphite constitutes approximately 12–21 wt.% of lithium-ion batteries and is classified as ...
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Sustainable preparation of primary graphite for battery applications.
In connection with the ReGraph project that is about purification and regeneration of secondary graphite from spent LIBs, a research project addressing the purification and preparation of primary graphite for battery application is initiated within CAMM-CRM.
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Method for extraction of bismuth and antimony and removal of arsenic from industrial residues
This Formas-funded research project addresses a key challenge for the European base metal industry by developing hydrometallurgical methods for recovery of bismuth (Bi) and antimony (Sb) from industrial residues, while ensuring safe removal and stabilization of arsenic (As). Through characterization...
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Opportunities for variable feed in REE and P extraction - OPTIREEP
OPTIREEP is a research project that addresses one of Europe’s key resource challenges by developing robust and flexible processes for the extraction of rare earth elements and phosphorus from raw materials with varying composition and mineralogy. Through extensive characterization, thermodynamic mod...
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PhD projects within REEDEAM Industrial Graduate School
REEDEAM Industrial Graduate School (REEDEAM IGS) focuses on climate-neutral production, electrification, digitalization, and automation across the raw materials–based value chain. The graduate school provides a long-term framework for collaboration between academia and industry, supporting competenc...
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BATTSi: Valorisation of Industrial Waste Streams for Battery Grade Silicon
Welcome to BATTSi – where local waste becomes tomorrow’s battery power . Across Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Ireland, our universities and industry partners are joining forces to transform spent grain from breweries and distilleries, grain husks from spirit production and agrifood industry, ge...
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Innovative Hydrogen-Based Reduction and Carburization Strategies for Renewable Energy-Based Ironmaking (HYCARE)
The HYCARE project has recently been approved for funding by Formas and aims to address some of the pressing challenges in decarbonizing the iron and steel industry.
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Bio-syngas-Driven Fossil-Free Ferrochrome Production (Bio4FeCr)
Chromite ore is the primary material used to produce ferrochrome (FeCr), a vital component in stainless steel manufacturing. Traditionally, FeCr production relies on fossil carbon, leading to significant CO₂ emissions. This project aims to revolutionize the process by exploring renewable reductants ...
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Designed Collectors for Selective Flotation of Sulfide Minerals
Modern life without metals is unimaginable. The extraction of minerals and metals in modern times involves a complex process that has evolved over centuries.
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Eco-friendly recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries
EcoLIB is a collaborative multidiscipline project, funded by @Interreg Aurora programme, aiming to develop an innovative sustainable, cost effective, and eco-friendly solution for spent Li-ion batteries (LIBs) recycling.
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Residue2Product-II
Transforming mining residues to valuable products (stage II) or Residue2Product-II project aims at developing and optimizing a novel combined recycling process for pyrite tailings and waste gypsum. Products such as lime, sulphur/sulphur dioxide and iron powder are produced.