Imagine if we could take the 'trash' from aluminum plants and old fiber optic cables and turn them into the ultra-pure ingredients needed for computer chips. Instead of relying on imports, this process cleans up industrial leftovers to get the rare metals inside. It's like turning old scrap metal into high-tech gold for the electronics industry.
European semiconductor manufacturers rely on imported raw materials, leaving them vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks.
A production chain for 8N grade Ga and InP/GaN wafers using recovered materials from EU-based industrial waste and electronics.
If you are a wafer producer dealing with unstable supply chains for raw materials — this project developed a way to produce 8N grade Ga and InP/GaN wafers that ensures a domestic EU supply.
If you are a recycling plant dealing with low-value waste from optical cables and LEDs — this project developed recovery methods for Ge that turn waste into high-value semiconductor grade materials.
If you are a refinery dealing with costly bauxite residue or copper by-products — this project developed a method to extract Ga and Sb, turning a waste liability into a revenue stream.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost-per-unit for the recovered materials is not provided.
The project aims to introduce new circular business models and produce semiconductor grade materials, but specific scale capacity is not detailed in the objective.
Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms for the 8N grade refining and wafer manufacturing technologies are not specified.
Yes, the project is specifically designed to contribute to the targets of the Critical Raw Materials Act.
The project runs from 2026-05-01 to 2030-04-30, suggesting market-ready business models will be developed by 2030.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 71% industry ratio, comprising 10 industrial partners and 4 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 3 universities and 1 research center across 6 countries, indicates a high focus on commercial viability and industrial application rather than pure academic research.
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