Field of Research
Zinc is one of the most important metals in modern society. Its use as a corrosion inhibitor for steel in particular makes it an omnipresent element of everyday life, with demand set to continue rising in the foreseeable future. In addition to its use as corrosion protection, zinc has other important applications in cast products and alloys, in the rubber, ceramics, and fertilizer industries, in pharmaceuticals, and in dietary supplements.
Success Stories
Implementation of Biocoke in industrial scale
Biocoke is a suitable CO₂-neutral substitute for fossil carbon[…]
Surface modification of biochar via microgranulation as a pretreatment technique
The Green Zinc Project focuses primarily on recovering zinc—and associated metals[…]
First characterization method for the morphology of slags successfully evaluated
AS PART OF THE GREEN ZINC PROJECT, INITIAL INVESTIGATIONS[…]
About Us
The dedicated team of scientists and students at the Montanuniversität Leoben is rethinking traditional methods of zinc recycling in order to develop innovative, more environmentally friendly solutions for the utilization of metallurgical by-products. By applying state-of-the-art technologies and integrating environmentally friendly processes, the aim is to make zinc production more efficient and ecologically compatible.
The research focuses on various aspects, from reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions to minimizing waste and environmental pollution. The holistic approach encompasses both the optimization of existing production processes and the development of innovative processes based on renewable energies.
Partners
Funding
The COMET project Green Zinc is funded by BMK, BMAW, Standortagentur Tirol, Kärntner Wirtschaftsförderungs Fonds, Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft m.b.H. and the Province of Styria as part of COMET – Competence Centers for Excellent Technologies. COMET is managed by FFG.
