Companies to Explore Post-Consumer Glass Nanoparticle Production and
Amorphous Silica Fabrication for Environmental Applications
PyroGenesis and Progressive Planet will collaborate to determine the feasibility of producing post-consumer glass nanoparticles. Having recently announced the successful testing of PozGlass™ 100G SCM made from 100% recycled glass, the Company believes investigating the use of even smaller-sized post-consumer glass nanoparticles (with significantly greater particle surface area thus increasing chemical reactivity) could emerge as a desirable and highly reactive eco-conscious cementitious additive to further boost the performance characteristics of concrete.
Additionally, the process of transforming high grade silica into amorphous silica will be explored. Silica is the second most common element found in the earth's crust. The objective is to determine whether silica can be transformed for use as a new supplementary cementing material (SCM) with the long-term goal of replacing fly ash in cement mixes. No further details on the proposed project scope will be disclosed to protect trade secrets, including potential patentable intellectual property.
"PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization," states
PyroGenesis will receive
Progressive Planet is also receiving advisory services and funding of up to
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About Progressive Planet
Progressive Planet is an emerging company providing innovative circular solutions and earth-friendly micronized minerals that naturally unlock sustainability benefits across the construction and agriculture industries. Tapping into the earth's inherent binding powers and properties, PLAN is developing and scaling a portfolio of proprietary solutions to help our customers build, grow, and operate more responsibly.
PLAN continues work on creating supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) with a focus on minimizing the
PLAN's operations currently include:
- A comminution facility in Spallumcheen, BC which is currently producing micronized minerals used by farmers in lieu of chemical fertilizers to promote healthy soils without the addition of chemicals,
- A research lab in
Calgary, AB focused on creating SCM's and associated technologies to sequester CO2 in concrete; and, - Three natural pozzolan properties in BC including our flagship Z1 Natural Pozzolan Quarry in
Cache Creek, BC and our two pozzolan properties under development, the Z2 Natural Pozzolan Property nearFalkland and the Heffley Creek Metals and Natural Pozzolan Property.
Neither the
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