GYROMAGS

The threat of climate change has prompted companies to introduce green products and technologies to reduce emissions and pollution. Most important of these technologies are the electric/hybrid electric vehicles, which use permanent magnet-driven electric motors. Unfortunately, the manufacturing lines of these magnets and the sheer demand for them being machined to a tailored geometry, have led to a waste of around 30 % of the magnetic material. Despite many options for recycling, magnetic material remains cost-inefficient and leads to the waste of other important resources such as Rare-Earth Elements. The EU-funded GYROMAGS project aims to change this by developing a novel magnetic material recycling process utilising electro-deoxidation to consume less energy. Moreover, it requires few other acids and chemicals, reducing water and energy consumption and keeping costs low.

Duration: 1 June 2022 - 31 May 2024