Carbonation in solvent extraction systems

The SOLVOMET group is the laboratory of metallurgical chemistry in the Department of Chemistry of KU Leuven and is led by Prof. Koen Binnemans. SOLVOMETs vision is that metallurgical chemistry expertise allows to develop circular hydrometallurgical processes to provide the metals that are needed for the transition to a climate-neutral society. SOLVOMETs dual mission is (1) to perform excellent research in metallurgical chemistry & solvent extraction, while training young researchers in these domains and (2) to support companies worldwide in the development of (solvent extraction-based) circular hydrometallurgical processes and to provide training in solvent extraction.

Project

Within the SOLVOMET group of KU Leuven, a PhD student will be hired to work on and ambitious research project, focusing on innovative solutions for CO2 capture and utilization in hydrometallurgical processes. Rising global CO2 emissions and the urgent need for sustainable tech...