Lithium Universe Ltd Advances Solar Panel Recycling Technology
Key points
- Advancing solar panel recycling with microwave delamination technology
- Combines MJHT and JESE for efficient silver recovery
- Uniform microwave heating prevents panel overheating
- Developed scalable microwave energy distribution system
- COMSOL modelling confirms uniform electric fields
Full summary
Lithium Universe Limited (ASX: LU7) is advancing its Silver Extraction PV Recycling (SEPR) project by optimizing the delamination mechanisms for efficient separation of photovoltaic solar panel components. The company is focusing on achieving a more efficient and uniform distribution of microwave energy to prevent localized overheating. This involves measuring and analyzing temperature profiles to determine optimal heating conditions for effective panel delamination. The recycling strategy combines Microwave Joule Heating Technology (MJHT) with Jet Electrochemical Silver Extraction (JESE) technology to recover silver and other materials from end-of-life solar panels using a low-energy, environmentally sustainable process.
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