Stage 7 aims to develop strategies to valorise the residual streams generated by the BIORECOVER process while minimising water consumption and wastewater generation. To achieve such a Zero liquid discharge
Stage 6 tests the quality of the recovered CRMs in high-value end-user applications which include: brake pads, oxygen sensors, high-quality magnesium, salts and sponges for catalysts. It defines the initial
Stage 5 focuses on defining the optimal combination along the different stages to obtain the highest recovery, selectivity, and purity rates for the BIORECOVER process. It aims at developing a
Stage 4 consists of the post-treatment in order to extract the targeted CRMs from the bioleachate used in step 3. It experiments the use of 5 novel and eco-friendly approaches
During this third stage, the raw materials will undergo a treatment to isolate selected CRMs and obtain the most efficient bioleaching process. Bioleaching is a sustainable extraction process of metals from the
The second stage of our BIORECOVER project consists of the pre-treatment of the raw materials to facilitate their treatment. This pre-treatment stage aims at increasing the concentration and accessibility of
Characteristics of the raw materials such as particle size and concentration can have an impact on the final quality of the recovered mineral. Thus, stage 1 analyses the raw materials to define their physical
