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Why We Invested in pH7 Technologies to Support Green Metals for Energy Transition
pH7 Technologies has developed a sustainable, proprietary closed-loop extraction method that operates at low temperatures, addressing the challenges faced in metal recycling and mining. With a PGM recycling pilot operating daily and a commercial plant soon to come online, pH7’s process consumes 84% less energy, 98% less water, and produces no NOx and SOx emissions compared to existing extraction approaches. The innovative PGM extraction platform offered by pH7 has numerous advantages over traditional pyrometallurgy processes. It eliminates the need for toxic or hazardous reagents, is capable of handling PGM substrates with high melting points such as SiC, Zr, Ti, and fluorinated compounds, and boasts an impressive recovery rate and purity. Furthermore, the scalability of the process, facilitated by fast reaction kinetics, simple process flow, accessible reagents, and no aqueous discharge, has caught the attention of major PGM catalyst manufacturers, traders, and recyclers, who have signed commercial agreements to supply substantial quantities of end-of-life PGMs to pH7 for treatment.
TDK Ventures is proud to have invested in pH7 Technologies, as the company aligns perfectly with our investment criteria and strategic outlook.
TDK Ventures invests in pH7 Technologies for clean extraction and recycling of critical metals
TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that subsidiary TDK Ventures Inc., its corporate venture-capital arm, is investing in sustainable metal extraction innovator pH7 Technologies and co-leading their Series A financing round. The unique chemical process developed by pH7 has the potential to change the metal extraction from mining and recycling resources through their sustainable and environmentally friendly approach. This closed-loop metal extraction process could potentially empower the metal transition necessary to usher in next generation global electrification. This investment reflects TDK Ventures’ commitment to supporting innovative solutions that can help address the global energy transformation by transforming the metal supply chain.