Sunchem provides patented metal recovery technology that extracts up to 99% of critical and precious metals from waste streams, concentrates, and ore. The process operates under low‑energy, mild‑chemical conditions, offering a cost‑effective and selective alternative to smelting or cyanide leaching. It serves e‑waste recyclers, device manufacturers, solar panel producers, and mining operations seeking sustainable metal sourcing.
Funding
$100K 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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Product
Problem
Extractive operations and industrial processes often generate wastewater contaminated with critical metals, posing environmental risks and hindering resource recovery. Traditional methods for separating and recovering these metals from waste streams can be energy-intensive and costly.
Solution
Sunchem develops Nano Leach Nano Filters designed for the precision separation of critical metals from waste and wastewater. This technology offers a cost-effective and energy-efficient method for industries to improve water quality by selectively removing and recovering valuable resources from their waste streams. The filters utilize advanced nanomaterials to selectively bind target metals, enabling their efficient extraction and purification. By implementing this technology, industries can minimize environmental impact, comply with stricter regulations, and unlock the economic potential of previously discarded materials.
Target Audience
The primary customers are mining companies, wastewater treatment facilities, and other industries that generate wastewater containing valuable or hazardous metals.
Features
- Nano Leach technology enables selective binding and separation of specific critical metals.
- Nano Filters provide a high surface area for efficient metal capture.
- Modular filter design allows for customization based on specific wastewater composition and target metals.
- Energy-efficient operation reduces the carbon footprint compared to traditional separation methods.
- Cost-effective solution for metal recovery, potentially generating revenue from waste streams.