Electrochemical pathways towards deep decarbonization and profitable sustainability, Donald Sadoway

Professor Donald R. Sadoway of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, talks about the electrolytic production of liquid iron from iron ore. The technology is important in reducing the carbon dioxide burden of steel production, assuming that the electricity needed can be provided from "green" sources.

The technology established has a strong potential of being upscaled into a commercial scenario, and the quality of the iron produced is said to be superb. The process has led to the establishment of "Boston Metal", a startup company with a wide spectrum of investors.

The lecture was kindly organised by Professor Fabio Miani of the University of Udine in Italy.