Cluster

Pilot Action for Securing a Sustainable European Next Generation of Efficient RE-free magnets

PASSENGER (Pilot Action for Securing a Sustainable European Next Generation of Efficient RE-free magnets) is a four-year project funded by the European Union that aims to develop innovative technology to produce permanent magnets without using rare-earth elements, securing a European, reliable value chain for the responsible production of electric vehicles and pump motors.

Single-Grain Re-Engineered Nd-Fe-B Permanent Magnets

Re-engineering rare earths (Neodymium-based) permanent magnets to make the most out of the material potential, and limit – even reduce the amount of rare earths needed.

Advanced additively manufactured permanent Magnets for New Energy and MObility Applications

The main impact that MagNEO project aspires to achieve is to replace rare earth elements (REE) for permanent magnet production with REE-free AlNiCo (Aluminium, Nickel, Cobalt) alloys which are most promising due to their higher coercivity at elevated temperatures and develop new recycling strategies. In addition, that is going to reduce Europe’s dependence on unstable markets and it will be an extra push for the attainment of green transition.

PERmanent MAgnet Network for the European Transition

PERMANET is a European Funded project that aims to establish an innovative network of EU actors to ensure a resilient supply of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REE PM) in Europe

Circular Ecological Essential & Critical Raw Materials

ROTATE is a EU-funded project that aims to provide environmental solutions that will contribute to facilitate the generation of synergies between diverse industrial sectors related to mining and quarrying. ROTATE goals are the following: to boost efficiency in extractive sites, enhance circularity and waste valorisation, develop sustainable processes along the mining and quarrying productive chain, and improve social awareness about the importance of this strategic sector and its commitment to sustainability. In fulfilling these goals, ROTATE also seeks to ensure a sustainable supply of critical raw materials crucial for the EU industry.

SCIMIN-CRM aims at promoting sustainable and circular practices in managing critical raw materials.

Holistic Approach to enhance the Recyclability of rare-earth permanent Magnets Obtained from any waste stream

HARMONY main objective is to improve the recyclability of rare earth elements (REEs) permanent magnets from any waste flow, i.e. EoL wind turbines, electric motors and other Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This objective is mainly achieved through the development of a full recycling process covering the NdFeB magnets value chain, encompassing:
– the collection and dismantling of NdFeB magnets,
– the production of powder through three technologies,
– the recovery of REE metals by an indirect recycling process,
– the production of recycled magnets via several industrial processes
and the validation of the produced magnets in three high impact applications.

MAGnets in rEsiLient suppLy chAiNs

MAGELLAN brings together renowned experts from industry, research and academia to revolutionise the way Europe recycles and manufactures rare earth permanent magnets (PMs) used in electric vehicle traction motors (EVTMs). The project will produce high performance magnets with 25% in mass of recycled materials by reprocessing end-of-life magnets sourced from EVTMs, e-scooters and e-bikes. It will also design advanced near-net-shape magnets by using the PIM process to decrease material losses during manufacturing process. In addition, the design of the rotors of electric motors will be optimised for efficient dismantling and increased reuse of magnets. Finally, the project will demonstrate the sustainability and business benefits of the solution. MAGELLAN will ultimately kickstart the development of a new sustainable and circular value chain for permanent magnets in Europe, thus contributing to a greener and more self-sufficient Europe.

Industrial Production of mixed Rare Earth Elements oxides and carbonates from spent magnets recycling

The overall objective of the “close to the market” LIFE INSPIREE project is to realize the first industrial-scale plant in Europe for the recycling of REEs from spent NdFeB magnets (Hard Drives (HDD) and End-Of-Life electric motors). INSPIREE will build on the results achieved at pilot scale of previous EU funded project (EITRM-NEWRE, H2020-FENIX and FP7-HydroWEEE). The hydrometallurgical process has been patented by one of the partners (WO/2019/215583A1) and this strategic know-how was transferred to Itelyum during the previous research-pilot phase.

Resilient Enhancement for the Silicon Industry Leveraging the European matrix

Resilient Enhancement for the Silicon Industry Leveraging the European matrix is a Horizon Europe project that has the main aim of improving the resilience and sustainability of critical raw material value chain in Europe. In order to reach this result, the project aims at demonstrating 8 industry-driven technological and business innovative solutions covering the full Silicon value chain.

Dismantling and recycling Rare Earth Elements from End-of-life products for the European Green Transition

The REEPRODUCE’s ambition is to set up the first sustainable and complete European REEs-recycling value chain at industrial scale, able to produce REEs from EoL products at competitive cost and with environmentally friendly technologies. Achieving this goal will secure an important and strategic value chain for Europe’s green transition.

Innovative Digital Sustainable Aggregates Systems

DIGIECOQUARRY aims to design, develop and validate in 5 pilot environments an Innovative Quarrying System (IQS) comprising sensors, processes, tools and methods for data capture, processing and sharing to provide integrated digitalised, automatic and real-time process control for aggregates quarries.

Resilient and sustainable critical raw materials REE supply chains for the emobility and renewable energy ecosystems and strategic sectors

REEsilience project aims to build a more resilient and sustainable supply chain for rare earth magnetic materials and products in Europe and will create new market opportunities for critical raw materials more sustainably produced in the continent.