RE:NR: Accelerated Construction of Fumed Silica Reactor ProjectExcellent work by PyroGenesis and HPQ Silicon on the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR).
From the news release: "With all major equipment now on site, the construction phase of the 50 tonnes per year (TPY) FSR pilot plant is accelerating."
And: “We are rapidly moving forward with the fumed silica reactor pilot plant construction, as we recognize that numerous industries will benefit from what we believe is a truly innovative approach to producing one of the most in-demand materials”, said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, CEO and President of PyroGenesis. “Conventional fumed silica processes, which rely on silicon metal (Si) as raw material, not only have a significant carbon footprint of around 9.5 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of fumed silica, but also present complex process challenges which include, but are not limited to, using hazardous materials. The technology developed by PyroGenesis for HPQ Polvere is designed to offer significant economic and environmental advantages over conventional manufacturers – improving profitability, but also reducing the environmental footprint and reducing the harmful chemicals associated with traditional fumed silica production.”