The startup operates a metal recovery platform utilizing 3D-printed, chemically porous filters to extract dissolved raw materials from industrial wastewater. This technology enables operators to convert toxic waste streams into valuable products while enhancing material efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.
Funding
$780K 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
Industrial wastewater and process streams often contain dissolved metals and other raw materials that are difficult and costly to recover, leading to resource waste and environmental concerns. Existing water treatment methods may lack the selectivity needed to isolate specific valuable components from complex mixtures, resulting in inefficient recovery or the generation of hazardous waste.
Solution
Weeefiner provides a metal recovery platform that utilizes 4D Scavenger® technology to selectively extract dissolved raw materials from industrial wastewater and process streams. The core of the technology is a 3D-printed, chemically porous filter that can be customized to target specific elements. The 4D Scavenger® process involves pumping liquid through the filter, capturing selected metals, washing the filter with a diluted acid or base, and producing a usable metal or nutrient concentrate ready for reuse. This approach enables industries to convert waste streams into valuable secondary raw materials, reduce waste production, and minimize environmental impact.
Target Audience
The primary customers are in the mining, metallurgy, chemical, and pulp & paper industries seeking to recover valuable materials from wastewater, reduce waste disposal costs, and meet environmental regulations.
Features
- 4D Scavenger® filters are 3D-printed and chemically porous, allowing for tailored selectivity in material extraction.
- The technology offers up to 100% selectivity in recovering critical and high-demand raw materials.
- Compact filter design, with a 100 dm3 filter capable of processing a 25 m3/h stream.
- The system's small footprint enables customization to various processes and lower capital investments.
- Fast reaction times and efficient operation result in low operating costs.
- The filters are reusable, reducing material and chemical consumption.
- The technology can be applied to recover metals, minerals, and nutrients from mining waters, process streams, and wastewater.
- The process generates minimal waste, eliminating sludge or precipitates.