Big Blue Technologies is developing a fully electrified aluminothermic process for continuous magnesium metal production, achieving over 80% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional methods. This technology addresses the critical supply chain challenges for magnesium, enhancing national security and reducing dependence on foreign sources while ensuring environmental stewardship.
Funding
$400K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional magnesium production methods, like the Pidgeon process, are energy-intensive and generate significant CO2 emissions. This reliance on carbon-heavy processes creates environmental concerns and contributes to global warming. Furthermore, dependence on foreign sources for magnesium poses supply chain vulnerabilities and impacts national security.
Solution
Big Blue Technologies is developing an electrified aluminothermic process for continuous magnesium metal production, significantly reducing CO2 emissions compared to conventional methods. Their technology aims to tackle magnesium supply chain challenges, bolster national security, and lessen dependence on foreign suppliers while prioritizing environmental responsibility. The process is fully electrified, eliminating direct emissions, waste streams, and process water. The company's technology has reached Technology Readiness Level 6, validating liquid magnesium capture and emphasizing safe operation.
Target Audience
The primary customers are manufacturing, construction, and defense industries that rely on magnesium and calcium aluminate, as well as government entities focused on national security and supply chain resilience.
Features
- Fully electrified aluminothermic process for magnesium production
- Continuous production output up to 20 kg/hr of metal at pilot scale
- Achieves over 80% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the Pidgeon process
- No direct emissions, waste streams, or process water
- Automated operation to emphasize safety and scalability
- Co-production of calcium aluminate
- Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6)