Efficient Resource Use: The Link Between Raw Materials and By-products in the Green Transition
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| Coordinator | Luleå tekniska universitet - Luleå tekniska universitet Inst f samhällsbygg & naturresurser |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 840 000 |
| Project duration | October 2024 - June 2025 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Metals & Minerals - Program-specific efforts Vinnova |
| Call | Impact Innovation: Feasibility studies within Technological Action Areas in the program Metals & Minerals |
Purpose and goal
The objective of the project is to identify research gaps around specific elements and their properties in the fossil-free steel value chain. We aim to understand how these elements are distributed and concentrated through processes and analyze their impact on main products and side streams. The project also aims to formulate recommendations for future research and development efforts to promote sustainable and resource-efficient steel production.
Expected effects and result
The project will result in a summary report that includes a literature study of the current state of knowledge as well as identified research gaps in the chosen area. The report will also contain draft research applications as well as future actor constellations for further studies in these identified areas, which creates a solid foundation for future research and development initiatives within the fossil-free steel value chain.
Planned approach and implementation
The feasibility study consists of five work packages. AP1 handles project management, communication, risk analyzes and workshops. AP2 focuses on determining materials for process steps to be investigated. AP3 performs simulations of process paths based on previously determined materials. AP4 analyzes side streams and investigates three process paths in fossil-free steel production. AP5 summarizes the results, identifies research gaps and carries out a sustainability analysis.