Project

OBJECTIVES

Determine the detailed characteristics and establish a conditioning procedure for each raw material to maximise the subsequent biorecovery process
Remove the main IC (Interfering Components) present in BR (Bauxite Residue) in order to concentrate the REE (Rare Earths) and increasing their accessibility as well as minimising their loss
Get selective immobilised biosorbents based on siderophore-producing bacteria and purified siderophores for extracting selectively REE
Obtain a flexible and modular biorecovery process able to treat primary and secondary sources
Define the optimal combination of processes of the BIORECOVER solution
Ensure the highest health, safety and risk performance
Define the quality requirements of the metals recovered and if necessary, develop the downstream processes.
Valorise the generated residual streams, minimise the water consumption and wastewater generation
Fight climate change through the acquisition of processes with lower energy consumption and implementation of circular economy models