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PeroCycle to pioneer low-carbon steel with Jindal Steel (Oman)

A feasibility study assesses the integration of PeroCycle's patented carbon recycling technology into Jindal Steel's operations, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and lower reliance on fossil-based agents. The partnership could set a new global benchmark for low-emission steel production in the Middle East.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·DateMay 11, 2026
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Steel making could get a makeover

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a new method for producing iron that eliminates CO2 emissions and can be performed at room temperature. The process uses hydrogen gas plasma to strip oxygen from iron ore, producing pure iron and water vapor.

SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 29, 2025

PeroCycle appoints new CEO and opens £4M seed round to decarbonise steelmaking

PeroCycle has appointed Grant Budge as its new CEO and opened a £4M seed round to fund pilot deployment and accelerate commercial growth. The technology converts CO2 into carbon monoxide using a perovskite-based catalyst, offering a closed-carbon-loop approach to deep decarbonisation within the steelmaking process.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·TypeNews article·DateAug 4, 2025

High-performance steel that could disrupt high end manufacturing

Researchers created a new steel alloy combining TRIP effect and L1₂ nanoprecipitates, achieving high tensile strengths of 1.2–1.8 GPa and uniform elongation of 10–30%. This breakthrough offers promising synergy for strength and ductility in uncharted territory.

SourceSongshan Lake Materials Laboratory·JournalMaterials Futures·DateMay 22, 2025
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Innovative electrolytes could transform steelmaking and beyond

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed innovative electrolytes that can improve the efficiency of electrochemical processes, including steel production. The new electrolytes are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating energy-intensive blast furnaces.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalChem·DateSep 24, 2024

This new way to recycle steel could reduce the industry’s carbon footprint

Researchers have designed a new way to recycle steel using an electrochemical pathway that removes contaminants like copper, reducing carbon emissions. The process generates liquid iron and sulfur as by-products and has potential for higher-grade product creation.

SourceUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering·JournalResources Conservation and Recycling·DateJun 18, 2024

Co-production of steel and chemicals could help mitigate hard-to-abate carbon emissions

A Princeton-led study suggests that co-producing steel and chemicals could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from these industries. By redirecting steelmaking off-gas to chemical production, China can lower its hard-to-abate emissions and meet climate goals.

SourcePrinceton School of Public and International Affairs·JournalNature Chemical Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 26, 2024

Researchers closer to understanding hydrogen's great challenge

A new study by the University of Sydney has found that adding molybdenum to steel reinforced with metal carbides enhances its ability to trap hydrogen. This discovery is a significant step towards solving the multi-billion-dollar problem of hydrogen embrittlement in steels.

SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 27, 2024
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Technology not growing fast enough to decarbonize steel and cement industries by 2050

A new study by the National Institute for Environmental Studies shows that current infrastructure deployment is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement targets, requiring a shift in how materials are used or consumed. The study estimates that feasible supply of steel and cement within a carbon budget will fall short of expected global dem...

SourceNational Institute for Environmental Studies·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 11, 2023

We need to learn to live with less steel

A new study suggests that producing the same amount of steel with zero emissions is unlikely, and that reducing demand through material efficiency and upcycling could be key. The research highlights the need for a more strategic approach to decarbonization, rather than relying on technological innovations alone.

SourceNational Institute for Environmental Studies·JournalNature Sustainability·TypeNews article·DateJan 20, 2023

Mechanical engineering professor collaborates on robot feasibility study

Dr. Daejong Kim, a UTA associate professor, collaborates with POSCO senior principal researcher Kihwan Kim on a $80,000 grant-funded study to develop intelligent robots for inspecting and maintaining large steelmaking facilities. The goal is to improve efficiency and safety in harsh environments, such as high temperatures and toxic gases.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateMar 21, 2019