Phinix LLC starts REMADE project to purify and enhance recycled aluminum
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phinix, LLC, a high-impact research and technology firm led by Dr. Subodh Das, has launched a two-year, cost-shared $1.8 million project funded by the REMADE Institute, based in Rochester, New York, USA. The initiative focuses on "Commercial Removal of Fe and Mn from Molten Aluminum Scrap Melts" a breakthrough that will enhance the quality and sustainability of recycled aluminum.
This project builds on a 2024 REMADE-funded research and development initiative and leverages patent-pending technology capable of eliminating metallic impurities from aluminum melts. By significantly improving the quality of recycled aluminum, this innovation expands its potential applications and presents a viable alternative to high-cost, high-carbon-footprint, high environmental impact, primary aluminum derived from bauxite.
Led by Dr. Das, founder and CEO of Phinix, LLC, the project brings together a consortium of U.S. secondary aluminum producers, industrial and academic research institutions, experienced industry consultants, and component suppliers to drive commercialization and industry adoption.
Dr. Das emphasized the project's transformative impact, stating:
"We are thrilled to collaborate with both existing and new secondary aluminum producers across the U.S. Our goal is to upgrade abundant, low-carbon domestic aluminum scrap - reducing reliance on costly, high-carbon imported primary aluminum while strengthening the sustainability of the aluminum supply chain."
A substantial portion of low-carbon, low-cost aluminum scrap in the U.S. is currently exported, downcycled into lower-value products, or largely landfilled. This project aims to increase the utilization of recycled aluminum in domestic manufacturing, reducing waste and minimizing the industry's environmental footprint.
Phinix, LLC remains committed to commercializing this pioneering technology, positioning domestic aluminum scrap as a high-value input for advanced manufacturing applications. The company is actively seeking additional strategic partnerships to accelerate industry-wide adoption and drive a more sustainable, circular aluminum economy.
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