Unlocking the Power of Metal Recovery with MWTS’ ElectraMet Technology
In today’s industrial landscape, the importance of sustainable practices cannot be overstated. As industries strive to reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining high efficiency, innovative technologies like MWTS’ ElectraMet technology is paving the way. This revolutionary solution for metal extraction and recovery, offers numerous benefits for industries ranging from EV battery recycling to microelectronics by extracting valuable metals from the wastewaters that come from electrical and manufacturing industries.
MWTS’ ElectraMet allows industries to unlock the value of their waste streams by selectively removing and recovering a wide range of metals. This includes Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Cobalt (Co), Nickel (Ni), Zinc (Zn), Silver (Ag), Cadmium (Cd), and Lead (Pb), among others. By reintroducing recovered metals back into the economy, MWTS’ ElectraMet promotes circularity and sustainable resource management.
How It Works:
Targeted Removal
The technology incorporates varied cartridge types to remove specific metals at various concentrations, from highly concentrated solutions (>200 g/L) to discharge compliance or impurity removal specifications (<1 mg/L). Using material science and electrochemical controls, MWTS’ ElectraMet can target and remove specific metals from process or waste streams without impacting other contaminants. This is particularly valuable in removing Copper and Manganese from EV battery recycling streams and contaminants from plating baths.
Cartridge Reuse & Regeneration
Once metals accumulate on ElectraMet cartridges, they are regenerated using an acidic solution, recovering the metals as tubes, powders, or concentrated salts. The recovered metal, which is over 99% pure, achieves optimal recycle value. This process not only offsets treatment costs but also serves as a new revenue stream, positively impacting the treatment budget and by also creating a circular economy for the industry.
Electrowinning
Traditional electrowinning is often inefficient with multiple failure mechanisms. MWTS’ ElectraMet R-series cartridge recovers concentrated aqueous metals back into solid form as plates or metal powders. For plateable metals, the tube plates are easily removed as 3-15 kg tubes. ElectraMet’s innovative design eliminates traditional electrowinning failure mechanisms and has shown 1.7x efficiency at high Cu2+ concentrations (3 g/L to 200 g/L).
Why Use ElectraMet?
Safeguard Regulatory Discharge Compliance: MWTS’ ElectraMet helps streamline water treatment processes while ensuring compliance with local and federal discharge regulations. Its selective metal recovery reduces costs, protects the environment, and ensures regulatory compliance.
Addressing the Rising Demand for Copper: Copper prices have surged recently, indicating an upcoming rise in demand. ElectraMet offers a solution by extracting copper from wastewater, effectively turning a waste product into a valuable resource. By recovering copper as sheets of 99.9% purity, MWTS’ ElectraMet not only supports the economy but also promotes environmental sustainability.
Additional Benefits of Copper Recovery: Beyond its industrial importance, copper has significant benefits for daily life. Copper-infused potable water possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties, improving immunity and aiding in the rapid healing of wounds.
Purify Process Streams Without Rework or Sacrificing Yield: MWTS’ ElectraMet advanced technology is designed to remove impurities from process streams without generating chemical byproducts or concentrated secondary waste streams. This highly targeted removal process ensures that non-targeted metals remain in the product streams, optimizing operating margins and eliminating the need for rework.
Small Footprint, Big Impact: One of the standout features of MWTS’ ElectraMet is its reduced operational footprint. Compared to traditional methods like solvent exchange, sulfide precipitation, and ion-exchange, ElectraMet is significantly more efficient. This system allows single-pass processing from approximately 100 mg/L to less than 1 mg/L of Cu and Mn contaminants. Based on your flow sheet, ElectraMet can replace traditional alternatives to eliminate toxic gases and liquids, product rework due to yield or purity issues, and the need for secondary waste streams storage and treatment.
Continuous Purification: MWTS’ ElectraMet operates continuously, maintaining the highest standards of reliability and purity in your processes to maximize operating profit and uptime. The automated technology functions without the need for human oversight, with onboard monitoring and telemetry enabling 24/7 process awareness and remote support available from ElectraMet experts.
ElectraMet by MWTS is more than just a metal extraction technology; it’s a comprehensive solution for sustainable industrial practices. By efficiently purifying process streams, recovering valuable metals, and ensuring regulatory compliance, ElectraMet empowers industries to enhance profitability while safeguarding the environment. Embrace the future of metal recovery with ElectraMet and contribute to a more sustainable world.
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