Ionic Era
Ionic Era

Projects

Real-world impact. Proven results.

Selected Projects

Real-world impact. Proven results.

Across four decades of founder-led work, our team has delivered complex metallurgical projects across industries. Below is a representative sample.

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Extraction of precious metals from copper electrolysis sludge
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Extraction of precious metals from copper electrolysis sludge

A copper refinery generated thousands of tons of sludge containing gold, platinum, palladium, silver, and copper, discarded as waste.

99%+Recovery of target metals
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Nickel & Cadmium from Aircraft Batteries

End-of-life aircraft batteries presented both environmental hazards and untapped material value.

Ni · CdHigh-purity recovery
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Zinc Extraction from Bland (ZnO)

Industrial zinc oxide (bland) streams contained recoverable zinc that conventional methods could not efficiently extract.

ZnSelective leaching process
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Red Mud Research & Neutralization

Red mud, the toxic byproduct of aluminum production, contains valuable precious elements but poses severe environmental risks.

PhDIntellectual foundation
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Lithium Recovery from Brine

Growing demand for lithium requires sustainable production methods beyond conventional mining.

LiPilot-scale testing underway
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Self-Sufficient Fuel Cell Development

Remote operations and off-grid applications require reliable, low-maintenance power sources.

Mg-AirMagnesium-water fuel cell