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Niobium in decarbonization: advancing CO₂ conversion technology
In this context, CBMM, global leader in Niobium products, and the University of Birmingham, UK, have announced the development of a joint project focused on carbon recycling technology for lower-emission steel production, directly contributing to the industry’s decarbonization efforts.
"Foundation industries such as steelmaking, which provides essential materials to a wide range of other industries, are major emitters of CO2 and amongst the hardest sectors to decarbonize. We are pleased to work with CBMM on this project, which aims to deliver a decarbonization solution that is not only technically and economically viable, but also environmentally sustainable."
Currently in the laboratory phase, the project is set to advance to pilot scale within three years. Its commercialization will be led by PeroCycle, a startup created for this purpose, supported by the University of Birmingham, Anglo American, and Cambridge Future Tech.
• Retrofit-friendly: adaptable to existing industrial setups, like blast furnaces;
• Minimized infrastructure changes, reducing costs and avoiding stranded assets;
• Operates at lower temperatures, improving energy efficiency and lowering operational costs.
“This partnership represents an important step in the search for viable and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing global industry. We are looking at a promising solution for industrial decarbonization, especially in the steel sector, due to its potential technical and economic feasibility. Furthermore, the use of Niobium across different markets reinforces our commitment to innovation and sustainability.” Leonardo Silvestre — Head of Innovation, CBMM
• Advanced ceramics and glasses;
• Polymers and composites;
• Clean energy;
• Agricultural inputs.
Together, these developments reinforce CBMM’s position as a global benchmark in sustainable and transformative materials.