IIT Patna Joins Hands with CSIRO Australia to Extract Critical Minerals Sustainably from E-Waste

IIT Patna has partnered with CSIRO Australia to conduct pioneering research on extracting critical minerals from e-waste, aiming to develop sustainable and efficient recycling solutions.

IIT Patna Joins Hands with CSIRO Australia

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Australia have launched a joint research initiative to extract critical minerals from electronic waste (e-waste). This collaboration brings together leading experts, including Dr. Amit Kumar Verma, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at IIT Patna, Dr. Manish Singh, Assistant Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering, and Dr. Warren Brookard, Head of Mineral Sciences at CSIRO Australia.

This collaboration is an important step in the India-Australia Critical Minerals Network, highlighting both countries' commitment to a sustainable supply of essential resources. The research will focus on recovering critical minerals like Germanium, Indium, and Tantalum from electronic waste, using methods suited to India’s needs.

At the inaugural joint meeting, Prof. T. N. Singh, Director of IIT Patna, stressed the importance of strengthening international collaboration on critical minerals. He emphasised that such partnerships play a vital role in advancing India’s National Critical Minerals Mission, which focuses on ensuring long-term mineral availability through beneficiation, advanced processing, and e-waste recycling.

The research initiative will be jointly coordinated by Joanne Loh, Group Leader of Critical Minerals Processing at CSIRO, and Prof. T. N. Singh, Director of IIT Patna. Their leadership will guide the collaboration in developing innovative strategies for extracting critical minerals from e-waste, with a focus on sustainable and efficient methodologies.

This initiative underscores the growing global recognition of the need for secure and sustainable supply chains for critical minerals, which are essential for various high-tech industries. By leveraging their expertise, IIT Patna and CSIRO aim to contribute significantly to this effort, fostering technological advancements that support both economic growth and environmental sustainability.

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