Descrizione del progetto
Rafforzare la posizione dell’Europa con una migliore filiera per i metalli del gruppo del platino
I metalli del gruppo del platino sono sei metalli preziosi di transizione estratti principalmente in Sudafrica, Russia e America settentrionale. Sono molto ricercati in diverse applicazioni industriali e commerciali per le loro proprietà eccezionali, tra cui una robustezza e una durata molto elevate, una resistenza alle aggressioni chimiche e un’alta attività catalitica. Sebbene i convertitori catalitici delle automobili rappresentino la maggiore richiesta, tali metalli sono utilizzati dappertutto, dall’elettronica e dalla biomedicina alle tecnologie per le celle a combustibile. Il progetto CHemPGM, finanziato dall’UE, analizzerà da vicino tali materiali da un punto di vista scientifico per capire la chimica alla base del loro impiego in varie applicazioni, dall’estrazione all’utilizzo e al riciclaggio, al fine di favorire un vantaggio competitivo per l’UE tramite una filiera sostenibile e sicura.
Obiettivo
The CHemPGM project is a joint initiative of 7 expert organizations from the fields of chemistry, engineering, mining, metallurgy and materials science, designed to conduct fundamental research regarding the chemistry of platinum group metals (PGMs) and utilize the obtained knowledge to improve and secure the PGMs value chain. Specifically, the project aims i) to establish fundamental knowledge regarding the chemistry of the PGMs, their reactions and complexation with other metals and chemical compounds, and the corresponding reactivities during leaching, separation and recovery processes; ii) to gain a complete understanding of the mechanisms associated with the above-mentioned processes, during the utilization of secondary materials to extract PGMs and incorporate them into new materials and processes such as nanomaterials, catalysis and CO2 capture; iii) to create knowledge, provide expertise and educate the public. This will lead to the upgrading of existing processes and the development of new ones, aligned with sustainable principles, to ensure a circular operation model of the relevant industries. Through the involvement of universities, RTOs and SMEs, CHemPGM is backed by a well-rounded team, with multiyear expertise in the relevant fields, capable to deliver high-quality results regarding the project objectives. The consortium approaches the challenge from a multidiscipline aspect and proposes a balanced number of secondments alongside trainings, workshops, seminars and events that guarantee a cross-sectorial synergy among them. As a result, CHemPGM will broaden the expertise of the organizations, contribute to the advancement of the secondees and enhance the potential for innovation to its stakeholders and those inter-related with it. Overall, the methodology for carrying out the tasks involved, guarantees the smooth running of the project and the successful fulfillment of the objectives to contribute towards a more efficient and sustainable future.
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MSCA-RISE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE)Coordinatore
11476 Athina
Grecia
L’organizzazione si è definita una PMI (piccola e media impresa) al momento della firma dell’accordo di sovvenzione.