EURO Titan
Decarbonized Titanium Recovery from Production Residues
The EURO-Titan project aims to establish a traceable, continuous, low-carbon titanium metal production system in Europe.
Budget
European Project
Project Duration
From Waste to Resource
Two distinct wastes, bauxite residue (residue after alumina production) and white pigment production residues that is stockpiled all over the Europe and the world will be utilized as the sources to recover Titanium which is a critical metal for many advanced industries.
Decarbonizing Technologies
EURO-TITAN will utilize green hydrogen to eliminate majority of the wastes and produce an iron by-product. This metallic iron from the production is a promising source for steelmaking due to zero carbon emissions and huge potential resources, and therefore will be tested by steel manufacturers as a possible raw material.
Zero Waste Process
Of course, there will be additional wastes generated after recovery processes. That’s why, all the production residues, both solid and liquid, after the recovery processes will also be converted to building materials by our partners and the water will be recovered with the proper water treatment methods to be reused in our process chain.
Advanced Products
Titanium will be produced via advanced manufacturing technologies. Nano-sized titanium powder will be produced, which is intended to be used in the advanced aircraft components via 3D-printing technologies.
FAQ
Common Questions
Here are some of the most common questions that we get.
What is EURO Titan?
EURO Titan is a four-year, multimillion-euro project that aims to achieve decarbonized titanium recovery from production residues. The project focuses on developing and implementing innovative methods to extract and recycle titanium in an environmentally friendly manner, reducing the carbon footprint of titanium production and enhancing sustainability in the industry.
What are the goals of the EURO Titan Project?
The EURO Titan project aims to establish a traceable, continuous, low-carbon titanium metal production system in Europe. This involves developing innovative technologies and processes to reduce the environmental impact of titanium production, enhancing supply chain transparency, and ensuring a sustainable and self-sufficient supply of titanium within Europe.
Who is participating?
Eighteen European partners are involved, comprising a diverse group of entities including research institutions, technology providers, material suppliers, and consulting firms. This collaborative effort brings together a wealth of expertise and resources from various sectors, ensuring a comprehensive approach to achieving our project’s objectives.
Why is it imortant to recycling Titanium?
Recycling titanium conserves natural resources, reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, ensures a sustainable supply for critical industries, and reduces dependency on imports from outside Europe.