Laboratory of Integrated Processing of Non-Ferrous Metallurgical Waste

Objective: To study the patterns of formation and processing of technogenic waste from non-ferrous metallurgy, as well as to develop effective technological solutions for the integrated extraction of valuable metals and the creation of new materials based on secondary resources. This aims to improve the efficiency of raw material utilization, reduce environmental impact, and enhance the economic performance of metallurgical industries.

Tasks:

• To investigate the chemical, phase, and mineral composition of non-ferrous metallurgical waste in order to assess the potential for the extraction of valuable components;
• To develop scientific foundations for the integrated processing of technogenic waste from metallurgical production;
• To develop and improve technologies for extracting valuable metals from non-ferrous metallurgical waste using hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, and combined methods;
• To study the processing of metallurgical slags, sludges, dust, and other technogenic formations;
• To develop technologies for producing new functional materials and products based on processed metallurgical waste;
• To model extraction and processing processes of valuable components to optimize technological parameters;
• To develop environmentally safe and resource-efficient technologies for processing non-ferrous metallurgical waste and implement them in industrial production.

Laboratory Activities:

• The Laboratory of Integrated Processing of Non-Ferrous Metallurgical Waste specializes in conducting fundamental and applied research in the field of processing technogenic waste from metallurgical production. Its primary objective is to develop scientifically grounded technologies for the integrated extraction of valuable components and the production of secondary materials, ensuring resource efficiency, environmental safety, and sustainable development of the metallurgical industry.
• The laboratory's activities focus on studying the patterns of formation, as well as the chemical, phase, and mineral composition of non-ferrous metallurgical waste, and on developing innovative processing methods using hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, and combined technologies. Particular attention is given to the processing of slags, sludges, dust, and tailings.
• The laboratory conducts research on the production of powder and composite materials based on processed waste, including the application of advanced plasma processing methods. Significant emphasis is placed on powder spheroidization processes, enabling the production of particles with high flowability, uniform particle size distribution, and improved performance characteristics for use in additive manufacturing and powder metallurgy.
• The laboratory's material and technical base includes modern equipment for material preparation and processing, mechanical activation, plasma-ion treatment, hot pressing, and powder spheroidization, as well as a comprehensive set of tools for metallographic and physical-mechanical testing. This enables a full research cycle-from raw material analysis to the production and testing of new materials.
• The research results are applied in the development of effective technological solutions for non-ferrous metallurgical enterprises, as well as in the creation of new materials and products based on secondary resources. The laboratory actively participates in scientific projects and the implementation of innovations, contributing to the development of a circular economy and enhancing the competitiveness of the domestic metallurgical industry.

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