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Commercial Li-Ion Batteries Made with Novacium's First Gen Engineered Siox Material

Preliminary testing demonstrates a capability to improve performance by more than 14% without noticeable first-cycle degradation [1].

MONTREAL, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering of silica and silicon-based materials is pleased to announce a first significant milestone reached by its France-based affiliate, NOVACIUM SAS ("Novacium").

Novacium commissioned an external laboratory to produce 18650 industrial batteries using its engineered SiOx material, for which HPQ Silicon Inc. holds exclusive global licenses. This process was initiated with the intent to validate the immediate industrial potential of its SiOx material.

The first batch utilized 100% graphite anode material, serving as benchmark batteries for performance comparison. These benchmarks were then compared to the second batch, which consisted of a blend of 90% graphite and 10% of Novacium's first-generation engineered SiOx anode material.

“Charging and discharging cycle tests are ongoing, and preliminary results, after 5 cycles, are not just promising, they exceed our expectations [1],” said Dr. Jed Kraiem Ph.D., COO of Novacium.


Image 1) Dr. Jed Kraiem PhD, COO of Novacium holding an HPQ and Novacium Gen 1 18650 industrial battery.

ACHIEVING 14% BATTERY CAPACITY IMPROVEMENT WITH SILICON INTEGRATION

Achieving a 14% overall improvement in industrial type full-battery capacity compared to the 100% graphite benchmark batteries is indeed a significant accomplishment. These results surpass HPQ/NOVACIUM theoretical estimate of validating a 10% improvement in battery performance for these tests.

The absence of a measurable first cycle degradation, despite incorporating silicon, is particularly noteworthy. Silicon is known to expand and contract during charging and discharging cycles, which can lead to capacity loss. The fact that this issue has been mitigated is a promising sign for the potential application of this technology in battery manufacturing.

ENGINEERED SiOX MATERIALS STRATEGY

Novacium and HPQ are focused on creating engineered SiOx anode materials designed to improve the performance of graphite-based lithium-ion batteries. These advancements target various applications, including energy storage systems, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles.
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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 75.230.030 von married am 06.02.24 17:49:47

Wie ist deine Meinung hier zu diesem "Fumed Silica Reactor Project" von HPQ Silicon (PyroGenesis)?

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 75.230.030 von married am 06.02.24 17:49:47

Weiterhin abwarten:

The 50 tonnes per year (TPY) FSR pilot plant is now moving into the assembly phase, marking the final step before the scheduled commissioning in Q2 2024.
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The fumed silica market, valued at US$1.3 billion in 2022, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% to reach US$2.1 billion by 2032. Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.
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FINAL ASSEMBLY OF HPQ FUMED SILICA REACTOR PILOT PLANT STARTED; COMMISSIONING SCHEDULED FOR Q2 2024

Montreal, Canada, February 6th, 2024 — HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering of silica and silicon-based materials, is pleased to update shareholders on a new milestone related to its Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) Pilot Plant project.

HPQ Silicon’s wholly owned subsidiary, HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (HPQ Polvere), received notification fromits technology provider and equipment supplier, PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY) (PyroGenesis), that the engineering design for the FSR Pilot Plant project has been concluded.
All equipment parts needed for the project have been sourced, fabrication is completed, and all additional peripheral materials have been ordered.

SCALING UP HPQ’S FUMED SILICA REACTOR
The ability to manufacture commercial-grade Fumed Silica directly from quartz, which is what HPQ FSR does, represents a substantial and unique advantage. Validating this, at pilot scale, is the final milestone before commercialisation.

The 50 tonnes per year (TPY) FSR pilot plant is now moving into the assembly phase, marking the final step before the scheduled commissioning in Q2 2024.

“Achieving this milestone brings us closer to validating the scalability of the Fumed Silica Reactor technology, the final step in demonstrating the commercial potential of our proprietary innovation," stated Mr. Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. and HPQ Silicon Inc. "With commissioning scheduled to commence in Q2 2024, it is now time for HPQ Polvere to concentrate on securing a pathway to commercialization. This is where the news from January 10, 2024, and last week's announcement takes on new significance.”
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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 75.229.733 von Oginvest am 06.02.24 17:14:43

Deine Meinung dazu ?

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PyroGenesis Announces Milestone Reached for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

MONTREAL, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company (the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which are geared to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and address environmental pollutants, is pleased to announce that, further to HPQ Silicon Inc’s (“HPQ” or the “Client”) press release dated today, and the Company’s own news releases dated November 9, 2023 and January 11, 2024, the next milestone for pilot plant development has been reached.

The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ. With the engineering design having concluded, major fabrication ending, and all additional peripheral materials having been ordered, the 50 tonnes per year (TPY) FSR pilot plant is now entering the construction phase.

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Fumed silica is a moisture-absorbing white microstructure powder with high surface area and low bulk density. Used most often as a thickening agent, anti-caking agent, and stabilizer to improve the texture and consistency of products, the commercial applications of fumed silica can be found in many industries across thousands of product lines, including – but not limited to – personal care, powdered food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture (food & feed), adhesives, paints, sealants, construction, batteries and automotive.

The FSR converts quartz into fumed silica (also known as Pyrogenic Silica) in a single and eco-friendly step while eliminating the use of harmful chemicals generated by conventional methods.[2] The FSR, if successful, could provide a groundbreaking contribution to the repatriation of silica production to North America.

The FSR pilot plant is being developed by PyroGenesis with a 50 tonne per year output capacity. In addition, recent results (refer to the Company’s news release dated January 11, 2024) from an internal economic and technical study, which was carried out at the request of a third-party who requested confidentiality, confirmed the viability of, and advantages from, the eventual scale up to a 1,000 tonne per year commercial configuration. These advantages included potential EBIDTA margins three times higher than the industry average of 20%, and a capital investment 93% less than that required for building a conventional fumed silica plant.[1]

“This development milestone initiates the construction phase of what we believe to be a truly innovative approach to producing one of industry’s most in-demand materials”, said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, CEO and President of PyroGenesis. “Conventional fumed silica processes, which rely on silicon metal (Si) as raw material, not only have a significant carbon footprint of around 9.5 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne of fumed silica, but also present complex process challenges which include, but are not limited to, using hazardous materials.[2] The technology developed by PyroGenesis for HPQ Polvere is designed to offer significant economic and environmental advantages over conventional manufacturers – improving profitability, but also reducing the environmental footprint and reducing the harmful chemicals associated with traditional fumed silica production.”

The fumed silica market, valued at US$1.3 billion in 2022, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% to reach US$2.1 billion by 2032. Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021. [3]
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HPQ Signs Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Industrial Group to Explore Fumed Silica Plant Joint Venture

MONTREAL, Canada - January 31, 2024 - HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering of silica and silicon-based materials, is pleased to update its shareholders that it signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with an undisclosed party related to its Fumed Silica initiative.

Following our press release of January 10, 2024, we were approached by an Industrial Group interested in assessing the commercial potential of our Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) process.

To facilitate more formal discussions, HPQ’s wholly owned subsidiary, HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (HPQ Polvere), along with the technology provider and equipment supplier, PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY) (PyroGenesis) signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) [1] with the Industrial Group.

The purpose of the NDA is twofold:

First, it will enable both parties, HPQ Polvere and the Industrial Group, to conduct mutual due diligence and
Second, it will enable both parties to assess the commercial and economic potential for a more formal collaboration regarding the construction and operation of a 1,000 tonnes per year (TPY) Fumed Silica Reactor to be built by PyroGenesis.

“The NDA, stands as tangible proof of the commercial interest in the potential of our proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor technology,” said Mr. Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. and HPQ Silicon Inc. “While, at this stage, we have no guarantee that a formal commercial venture will emerge from these discussions, we are immensely encouraged by the ongoing talks.
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Signing of a Multilateral Commitment to Explore the Possibility of Integrating Novacium’s Hydrogen Manufacturing Technology in Vehicles Made by Arquus

MONTREAL, Canada - January 24, 2024 - HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in the green engineering of silica and silicon-based materials is pleased to announce to its shareholders that it has entered into a new multi-party commitment with ARQUUS, along with its French affiliate, NOVACIUM SAS (“Novacium”), and LN INNOV’ SAS (“LN INNOV'”) of Toulouse, France (refer to the press release of September 26, 2023).

The aim of this multi-party commitment is to initiate discussions exploring the potential cooperation for integrating Novacium’s new hydrogen production system (refer to the press release of September 7, 2023) into ARQUUS company vehicles.

Within the Volvo Group, ARQUUS is a company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and support of tactical and logistic vehicles, whether armored or not, along with their associated equipment. These products are tailored to meet the requirements of armed and security forces, both in France and internationally.
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PyroGenesis Announces Improved Economics for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

MONTREAL, Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR) (OTCQX: PYRGF) (FRA: 8PY), a high-tech company (the “Company” or “PyroGenesis”) that designs, develops, manufactures and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions which are geared to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and address environmental pollutants, is pleased to announce that, further to the press release of HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ”) dated January 10, 2024, the recent completion of an internal economic and technical study produced more favorable results than were previously indicated by HPQ for its Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project. This latest study was carried out at the request of a third-party corporation, which will not be named pursuant to the terms of a non-disclosure agreement. According to HPQ, this latest study confirms the viability of, and advantages from, scaling up the FSR from the current 50 tonnes per year (TPY) pilot plant configuration to a 1,000 TPY commercial configuration. [1] [2]

According to HPQ’s release, “the study unveiled its robust economic potential, emphasizing potential EBITDA margins three times higher than the industry average of 20% [3] and a capital investment 93% less than that required for building a conventional Fumed Silica plant [4]”.
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Studie zeigt robustes Potenzial des HPQ-Reaktors für pyrogene Kieselsäure im kommerziellen Maßstab

MONTREAL, Canada, January 10th, 2024 - HPQ Silicon Inc. ("HPQ" oder das "Unternehmen")(TSX-V: HPQ)(OTCQB: HPQFF)(FRA: O08),, ein Technologieunternehmen, das sich auf umweltfreundliche Verfahren zur Herstellung von Siliziumdioxid und Siliziummaterial spezialisiert hat, freut sich, den Abschluss einer internen technischen und wirtschaftlichen Studie (die "Studie") im Zusammenhang mit seiner proprietären Reaktortechnologie für pyrogene Kieselsäure bekannt zu geben. Die Studie wurde durch die Anfrage eines Teilnehmers der pyrogenen Kieselsäure-Industrie unter NDA veranlasst.

Die Studie bewertete die technische und wirtschaftliche Machbarkeit einer raschen Aufstockung des pyrogenen Kieselsäure-Reaktors (FSR) von HPQ Silica Polvere von der derzeitigen Konfiguration der Pilotanlage mit 50 Tonnen pro Jahr (TPY) auf eine kommerzielle Konfiguration mit 1.000 TPY, nachdem die Testphase der Pilotanlage erfolgreich abgeschlossen wurde.

Die Bedeutung dieser vorläufigen Bewertung liegt in der Bestätigung der technischen Machbarkeit einer raschen Aufstockung auf 1.000 TPY FRS [1] unter Beibehaltung der erstklassigen Umweltvorteile, die der FSR-Technologie eigen sind [2]. Darüber hinaus enthüllte die Studie das robuste wirtschaftliche Potenzial, wobei die potenziellen EBITDA-Margen dreimal so hoch sind wie der Branchendurchschnitt von 20 % [3] und die Kapitalinvestitionen 93 % unter denen liegen, die für den Bau einer herkömmlichen pyrogenen Kieselsäureanlage erforderlich sind [4].

"Die Verlagerung des Interesses an unserem Angebot an pyrogener Kieselsäure, von der anfänglichen Unterzeichnung unserer ersten NDA zur Erforschung des kommerziellen Potenzials des Materials bis hin zum derzeitigen starken Fokus auf das kommerzielle Skalierbarkeitspotenzial unserer proprietären pyrogenen Kieselsäure-Reaktortechnologie, markiert einen weiteren wichtigen Schritt nach vorn für HPQ Silica Polvere", sagte Bernard Tourillon, Präsident und CEO von HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. und HPQ Silicon Inc.
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Die wichtigsten Punkte der internen Wirtschaftsstudie weisen darauf hin, dass der HPQ-Reaktor für pyrogene Kieselsäure einen Nutzen haben wird:

Investitionskosten zwischen US$ 9,00 und US$ 10,00 pro kg Jahreskapazität [5]
Energieverbrauch zwischen 10 - 15 KWh pro kg pyrogene Kieselsäure [6]
EBITDA-Margen zwischen 60% und 65% [7]
Amortisationszeit pro 1.000 TPY Reaktor von rund 1,7 Jahren [8]

"HPQ Silica ist als einziger Anbieter in der Lage, die Materialien zu liefern, die erforderlich sind, um die steigende Nachfrage nach kohlenstoffarmen pyrogenen Kieselsäureprodukten zu befriedigen", fügte Herr Tourillon hinzu. "Es wird erwartet, dass diese Nachfrage in Zukunft den Einsatz zahlreicher 1.000-TPY-Reaktoren für pyrogene Kieselsäure erforderlich machen wird."

Obwohl die HPQ-Polvere-Technologie das einzige Verfahren mit extrem niedrigem Kohlenstoff-Fußabdruck ist, wurde bei der Berechnung des Verkaufspreises des für die interne Wirtschaftsstudie verwendeten Materials keine Umweltprämie verwendet.

HPQ POLVERE DISRUPTIVE VORTEILE IN EINER TABELLE

"Diese Tabelle zeigt deutlich, dass HPQ Polvere Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) viele disruptive Vorteile hat, die die traditionelle Herstellung von pyrogener Kieselsäure bedrohen und eine bedeutende Chance für HPQ und seine Aktionäre darstellen können", fuhr Herr Tourillon fort.

Das Management von HPQ plant, diese Prognosen zu aktualisieren und weiter zu validieren, sobald weitere Daten aus einer bevorstehenden Testphase in einer Pilotanlage im Laufe des Jahres gesammelt wurden. Dies wird mit dem Abschluss einer technischen Kosten- und Machbarkeitsstudie erreicht, die zu gegebener Zeit von einer unabhängigen Partei durchgeführt werden wird.
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