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Consortium Partners
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Research Verticals
6
CoE Objectives
9
Target Material Sets
Why IITH
Our Vision
- IIT Hyderabad is actively engaged in minerals, metals & materials research.
- IITH, with Australian universities, established the Australia-India Critical Mineral Research Hub (AICMRH).
- IITH is executing a SPARC project on capacity building related to critical minerals with Australia.
Research Expertise (Hub)
STC2M2P Expertise
Mineral Characterization
Advanced analysis of ores, tailings, and recycled materials using XRD, MLA, SEM-EDS, ICP-MS, XPS, FTIR and other techniques.
Mineral Beneficiation
Processing of low-grade ores and secondary sources through innovative separation methods with novel equipment designs.
Hydrometallurgical Processing
Green solvent systems and selective leaching for efficient metal extraction along with novel equipment design.
Pyrometallurgical Processing
Pyrometallurgical techniques for critical metal recovery, including high-temperature processing (up to 1900°C) and reduction in controlled atmospheres.
Product Validation & Sustainability Integration
Performance validation and certification of fabricated components. Solid and liquid waste treatment to achieve zero-discharge processes.
Digital Metallurgy & Process Integration
AI & ML, FactSage, ThermoCalc, JKSimMet process simulation software, and physical models.
What We Do
Objectives of the CoE
Advanced Mineral Beneficiation
Develop efficient critical mineral beneficiation strategies from low-grade and secondary resources through advanced characterization and novel separation methods.
Circular Hydrometallurgy
Develop environmentally sustainable zero-discharge hydrometallurgical routes for selective extraction and enrichment of critical metals using green solvents and optimized techniques.
Sustainable Pyrometallurgy
Design and develop sustainability-driven pyrometallurgical processes for efficient recovery and responsible recycling of critical metals from concentrated resources.
Research Publications, Patents & Projects
Impact
355
Publications (3 yr)
113
Patents
235
Projects
₹264.04 Cr
Revenue Generated
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