developbc wrote: raphaelle2 wrote: HPQ must be well aware of TEKNA's production activities in nano-silicon and their work with major EU Li-battery manufacturers.
After all, that is the raison d'tre of ARENDALS FOSSEKOMPANI asa, TEKNA's partner in Norway, developing green technologies in metal production, incl Silicon, using green electricity. ( this green Si is then processed by TEKNA induction Plasma furnace. Since 2020.).
This is probably why HPQ has recently partnered with the French group Novacium to strengthen its R&D capabilities, a good approach in my opinion in areas where competition is fierce.
And in my opinion a good example for PYR of the best way to quickly commercialize innovations in very competitive fields.
Remember that TEKNA was founded at the University of Sherbrooke more than 30 years ago. Since 2018, they have two large powder production plants in Qc and other facilities in Norway.
GLTA.
Has been clearly stated, all sorts of claims at lab scale but commercializing at low cost has not been achieved by anyone to date to make it viable. They believe they are years ahead of anyone IF they had a Pyrogenesis which they do not.
I'm extremely bullish PUREVAP NANO NSiR is going to be also spectacular 67% increased production rate recently now with fumed silica yet another multi billion dollar business line.
Also 2N+ purity is more than enough for EV batteries via NSiR. Fumed Silica market is massive...much bigger than most realize.
Purevap NSiR reactor to produce @ $10-20/kg graphite pricing for the EV battery market but could very well get a premium as the capacity, density etc is significantly increased. No one to date can achieve this price pt.
Plus Purevap QRR reactor gives an obscene advantage as cheap quartz feedstock can be transformed into 2-4N silicon in one step....this alone puts us leaps and bounds ahead of anyone trying. QRR is gunning for low boron 4-5N purity Si which would be mind boggling incredible to do this in 1 step from cheap quartz feedstock.
Plus don't forget other applications like silicon nano-powders medicinal delivery etc. could go for way higher prices. Those sub 100nm could really have lot of high value $$$ applications.
Pyrogenesis tech and engineering has already proven they can scale. PYR CEO stated numerous times they are highly confident they will scale Purevap :)
Purevap Nano NSiR reactor is really in the right space at the right time. Pyrogenesis tech and engineering is seriously over the top. As Bernard stated his goal is not to be a supplier BUT THE SUPPLIER of silicon nano-powders and nanowires