Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology request
- POD Reference
- TRES20240126009
- Term of Validity
- 31 January 2024 - 30 January 2025
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
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A Basque SME with more than 30 years of experience in the electrolytic coatings sector is actively seeking for technology partners or solutions for the recovery of metals, including nickel, copper, zinc, and chromium, from surface treatment water. The objective is to explore innovative approaches for metal valorization either before or after processing in the depuration plant.
The company is looking for a commercial agreement with technical assistance. - Full Description
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The company’s goal is to to implement sustainable practices in their surface treatment processes by recovering valuable metals from wastewater streams. They are interested in technologies that enable efficient and cost-effective metal recovery, contributing to both environmental sustainability and economic viability. The company is interested in technologies that address the recovery of nickel, copper, zinc, and chromium from surface treatment water. The solution may involve separation technologies, advanced filtration, ion exchange, or other innovative approaches that demonstrate high selectivity, efficiency, and applicability to our specific industrial context. The problem to be solved can be summarized in the following points:
1. Resource Valorization: Nickel, copper, zinc, and chromium are valuable resources, and their recovery from wastewater allows for their reuse or resale, contributing to resource efficiency and sustainability
2. Environmental Compliance: The removal of metals from wastewater is often a regulatory requirement to ensure that discharged water meets environmental standards. Efficient metal recovery helps in minimizing the environmental impact of industrial activities - Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- IPR description
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The technology this company is looking for will have to cope with some challenges:
1. Selectivity: Achieving high selectivity for the target metals is a key challenge, as the presence of other contaminants in the wastewater can complicate the recovery process.
2. Cost-Effectiveness: Many existing technologies may be effective but come with associated costs. Developing solutions that balance effectiveness with cost efficiency is crucial for widespread adoption.
3. Environmental Impact: Some traditional methods generate additional waste or involve the use of chemicals that may have environmental implications. Sustainable and eco-friendly approaches are increasingly important.
4. Adaptability to Varied Conditions: Industrial wastewater characteristics can vary, and the technology needs to be adaptable to different metal concentrations, pH levels, and coexisting contaminants.
In summary, the technology must address challenges related to resource valorization and environmental compliance by improving the efficiency and selectivity of metal recovery from surface treatment water. The state of the art includes various methods, each with its advantages and limitations, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions that address specific challenges in the industry.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The Basque SME is open to collaboration with technology providers, research institutions, or companies specialized in innovative solutions for chemical process monitoring and control. Partnerships may include licensing agreements, joint development projects, or other forms of cooperation.
The partner sought should have an already tested system and ready to be validated in the company’s premises. Potential funding programs supporting technology validation are also welcome. - Type and Size of Partner
- SME 11-49
- SME 50 - 249
- R&D Institution
- Big company
- Type of partnership
- Commercial agreement with technical assistance
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02007010 - Metals and Alloys
- 02002015 - Surface treatment (painting, galvano, polishing, CVD, ..)
- 02002002 - Coatings
- Market keywords
- 08001012 - Speciality metals (including processes for working with metals)
- 08001007 - Coatings and adhesives manufactures
- Targeted countries
- All countries