CICERO 3rd Capacity Building Webinar

The webinar will explore key topics in hydrometallurgy through two high-level expert presentations:

• The Lindy Effect in Hydrometallurgy – Prof. Koen Binnemans (KUL) (11:00-12:00 CET)
  The presentation discusses why established hydrometallurgical technologies remain dominant and why the adoption of new approaches can be challenging. This concept explains industrial hesitation to adopt, as capital-intensive projects favor low-risk, established methods over novel, often less-durable alternatives.
• Reagent Recovery and Recycling by Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis (BPED) – Emma-Liisa Lappalainen – Research Scientist VTT (12:00-13:00 CET)

The presentation discusses the use of bipolar membrane electrodialysis for sulphate treatment and the regeneration of acid and base products. It explores its potential to support more sustainable and resource-efficient hydrometallurgical processes.

The webinar is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and all those interested in expanding their knowledge on current developments in hydrometallurgy.

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0JJ93xd2V5qMaC9PRTPbd40EUFlbOjets8TVl_4gxdN3FGA/viewform