Producing high-purity rare earth metals

In line with NeoCtech’s strategic goal to make a circular supply chain of permanent magnets in North America, a techno-economically and environmentally friendly metallization of rare earth elements is still a serious challenge. This project is about developing an efficient and sustainable process to convert rare earth metal oxides to highly pure rare earth metals via a clean and viable process. The output, high-purity rare earth metals, has a commercial potential for manufacturing electronic products and high-performance magnetic motors without a risk of supply shortage. The ¬findings of this research can signi¬ficantly impact future rare earth refi¬ning processes through applying the innovative proposed method.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jamal Chaouki

Student:

Partner:

neoCtech Corp.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services

University:

Polytechnique Montréal

Program: