SOLVOMET ISC

Initially, SOLVOMET strongly focused on the development of solvometallurgical processes (as an emerging domain next to more traditional hydrometallurgy). Hence, the name SOLVOMET was chosen for the Centre. Over the years SOLVOMET has published several key position papers (Open Access) that have tried to provide direction in hydrometallurgical and solvometallurgical research. SOLVOMET is KU Leuven’s Research and Innovation Centre for Circular Hydrometallurgy. SOLVOMET’s vision is that metallurgical chemistry expertise allows to develop more efficient eco-friendly hydrometallurgical and solvometallurgical processes to provide the critical metals that are needed for the transition to a climate-neutral society. SOLVOMET’s mission is to support its industry partners in the conceptual and practical development of more sustainable (circular, low-energy input) hydrometallurgical (and solvometallurgical) processes, which are subsequently tested using state-of-the-art lab-scale and mini-pilot-scale experimental facilities. SOLVOMET performs contract research with industry partners across the world. The Research and Innovation Centre “SOLVOMET” was established in 2017 by Prof.