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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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https://hpqsilicon.com/press-release/hpq-signs-nda-with-indu…

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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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https://ir.pyrogenesis.com/news-releases/news-release-detail…

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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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https://hpqsilicon.com/de/presseerkl%C3%A4rung/internal-tech…

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HPQ Incentive Stock Option Distribution

MONTREAL, Kanada - 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 Siliziumwerkstoffen spezialisiert hat, gibt bekannt, dass der Verwaltungsrat von HPQ am 28. Dezember 2023 im Rahmen des Aktienoptionsplans 2021 des Unternehmens den Direktoren, leitenden Angestellten, Mitarbeitern und Beratern des Unternehmens die folgenden Anreiz-Aktienoptionen gewährt hat, die die Optionsinhaber zum Erwerb von insgesamt 9.800.000 Stammaktien des Unternehmens berechtigen.

Diese Optionen können zu einem Preis von 0,215 $ pro Aktie ausgeübt werden und verfallen am 28. Dezember 2028.

Jede Aktie, die im Rahmen dieser Zuteilungen ausgegeben wird, muss vier (4) Monate und einen (1) Tag ab dem Datum der Zuteilung der Optionen gehalten werden.

https://hpqsilicon.com/de/presseerkl%C3%A4rung/hpq-incentive…

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Novacium SAS erhält 90.000 € (131.000,00 C$) Zuschuss

Novacium SAS erhält 90.000 € (131.000,00 C$) Zuschuss für die Arbeit an einem speziell entwickelten SiOx-Anoden-Batteriematerial

MONTREAL, Kanada - HPQ Silicon Inc. ("HPQ" oder das "Unternehmen")(TSX-V: HPQ)(OTCQB: HPQFF)(FRA: O08), freut sich, seinen Aktionären mitzuteilen, dass sein in Frankreich ansässiges Tochterunternehmen NOVACIUM SAS ("Novacium") einen französischen Tech Emergence Grant in Höhe von 90.000 € (131.000 C$) erhalten hat.

Der Zuschuss, der von der französischen Bank für öffentliche Investitionen (BPI) verwaltet wird, ist Teil der Strategie der französischen Regierung zur Förderung von Projekten, die als "Deep Tech" für Start-ups wie Novacium gelten. Der Projektvorschlag von Novacium an die BPI konzentrierte sich auf die Verbesserung der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette von hochentwickelten SiOx-basierten Anodenmaterialien für Batterien.
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MARKT FÜR INGENIEURISIERTE ANODE-MATERIALIEN AUF SiOx-BASIS IST EXPANDIEREND
Ein wichtiger Trend in der Lithiumbatterie-Industrie ist die Einführung kleiner Mengen (zwischen 5 und 10 %) von Additiven auf der Basis von Siliziumoxid (SiOx) in Graphit-Verbundelektroden. Dies ist darauf zurückzuführen, dass reine Graphitanoden im Wesentlichen ihre maximale Leistung in Bezug auf die Energiedichte erreicht haben [1].

Silizium ist der vielversprechendste Kandidat, der die Anodenleistung drastisch verbessern kann (um mehr als das Zehnfache), aber seine industrielle Anwendung ist aufgrund ungelöster Probleme im Zusammenhang mit der volumetrischen Ausdehnung sehr begrenzt. Die Verwendung von SiOx-Materialien anstelle von reinem Silizium ermöglicht es, dieses Problem zu überwinden und die Batteriekapazität zu erhöhen, ohne die Lebensdauer der Batterie wesentlich zu beeinträchtigen.

Diese neue Realität führt zu einem sprunghaften Anstieg der Nachfrage nach modernen siliziumhaltigen Anodenmaterialien. Bis zum Jahr 2023 wird dieser Markt zwischen 1,1 Mrd. US$ [2] und 2,7 Mrd. US$ [3] geschätzt. Die Wachstumsaussichten deuten auf eine potenzielle Nachfrage von 300.000 Tonnen bis 2030 hin, die laut einer Quelle auf 15 Milliarden US-Dollar [4] und laut einer anderen Quelle auf 131,6 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2033 geschätzt wird [5].

Es ist wichtig hervorzuheben, dass Materialien auf Siliziumbasis für Li-Ionen-Batterien derzeit nur einen relativ kleinen Anteil von weniger als 10 % der weltweiten Nachfrage nach Graphit ausmachen, der hauptsächlich für die Herstellung von Anodenmaterialien für Li-Ionen-Batterien verwendet wird. Dieser Graphitmarkt wird für das Jahr 2023 auf 25 Milliarden US-Dollar geschätzt [6].
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https://hpqsilicon.com/de/presseerkl%C3%A4rung/novacium-awar…

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Novacium Awarded € 90,000 Grant Towards Work on Its Engineered SiOx Anode Battery Material

MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 (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 inform shareholders that its France-based affiliate company NOVACIUM SAS ("Novacium") has been awarded a French Tech Emergence Grant of € 90,000 (C$ 131,000).

The grant, administrated by the French Bank of Public Investments (BPI), is part of the French Government’s strategy to promote projects considered “deep tech” for startups like Novacium. Novacium's project proposal to BPI concentrated on enhancing the entire value chain of highly engineered SiOx-based anode materials for batteries.
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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/12/20/279917…

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HPQ positioniert sich als wichtiger Lieferant von technischem SiOx-Batteriematerial

HPQ positioniert sich als wichtiger Lieferant von technischem SiOx-Batteriematerial inmitten neuer U.S.-Vorschriften in Nordamerika

MONTREAL, Kanada 14. Dez. 2023 - 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 Siliziummaterialien spezialisiert hat, ist strategisch so positioniert, dass es zu einem wichtigen Lieferanten von technischen SiOx-Materialien für Batterieanoden werden kann, da die Regierungen der USA und Kanadas politische und andere finanzielle Anreize nutzen, um sich aktiv an der Schaffung einheimischer Ökosysteme für die Batterieherstellung zu beteiligen.

HPQ intensiviert seine Bemühungen um die Produktion von 3N+-Silizium als Ausgangsmaterial für die Herstellung seines SiOx-Batteriematerials. Das Unternehmen wird dies erreichen, indem es seine innovativen Technologien und strategischen Partnerschaften nutzt, um den wachsenden Bedarf an hochwertigen, lokal beschafften Materialien im aufstrebenden nordamerikanischen Batterie- und sauberen Energiesektor zu decken.
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HPQ and NOVACIUM Sign MOU With U.S. Based Ecellix Inc, a Silicon-Dominant Anode Developer and Manufacturer

MONTREAL, Canada 28. Nov. 2023 - 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 and its affiliate Company based in Lyon, France, NOVACIUM SAS (“Novacium”) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with U.S.-based silicon-dominant anode developer and manufacturer Ecellix Inc.

Ecellix Inc. is a cleantech company based in Seattle WA that has developed eCell™, an ultra-high-capacity porous silicon-carbon anode material that enables a new class of Li-ion batteries that offer significantly higher energy density than today’s industry standard batteries. The eCell technology presents an easy-to-scale solution that is adaptable to a wide variety of battery formats, applications & specifications. At scale, Ecellix is positioned to be the low-cost market leader ($/kWH) in the expanding global advanced battery anode material sector.
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https://hpqsilicon.com/press-release/hpq-and-novacium-sign-m…

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Auszug aus der HPQ Silicon Corporate Presentation October 20th, 2023
GREEN ENGINEERING SILICA AND SILICON MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY IN NORTH AMERICA





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Final Closing of Financing

MONTREAL, Canada 24. Nov. 2023 - HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes for silica and silicon material production is pleased to inform shareholders that it closed its Non-Brokered Private placement financing announced on October 16, 2023.

In addition to the 1,225,500 units as announced on November 16, 2023, the company announces the closing of additional 981,818 units at a price of $ 0.275 per unit for a gross proceed of $ 269,999.94, bringing the total amount raised at $ 607,012.44 and the total number of units issued at 2,207,318.

“Successfully raising more than $ 600,000 at a premium of almost 9% to market, in these less-than-ideal market conditions, is another demonstration of the interest in the HPQ value proposition,” said Mr. Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon Inc.
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https://hpqsilicon.com/press-release/final-closing-of-financ…

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HPQ Files Patent Application for New Continuous SiOx Manufacturing Process Based on its Purevap™ QRR Technology

MONTREAL, Canada 17. Nov. 2023 - HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes for silica and silicon material production is pleased to update shareholders on a recent patent filing related to its “Silicon-based anode material initiative.”

HPQ filed a new provisional patent application in France related to a continuous Silicon Oxide (SiOx) manufacturing process based on a modified PUREVAP™ QRR design. As per French law, HPQ acquired all rights held by the inventors for C$90,000.00. The patent protects a unique QRR technology configuration that allows the production of SiOx on the same equipment.

PATENT EXPANDS QRR TECHNOLOGY WITH MINIMAL DEVELOPMENT RISK

The new patented process has a significant advantage over the standard process in that it enables continuous production of SiOx, whereas the latter is produced in batches. The proposed process can be applied to the QRR without major changes in reactor design, reducing the technological development risks. Additionally, it is worth noting that the price of SiOx is approximately 2 to 3 times more expensive than silicon of the same purity [1].

“This new patent application enhances our value proposition for Silicon-Based Anode materials,” said Mr. Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon Inc. “Our unique PUREVAP™ QRR technology, as you know, can convert quartz into a low carbon 3N+ Si in a single step. A modified PUREVAP™ QRR will leverage this 3N+ Si to produce SiOx, which, as you also know, is highly coveted by the battery industry.”
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https://hpqsilicon.com/press-release/hpq-files-patent-applic…

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Independent Analysis Confirms HPQ Fumed Silica Reactor Material’s Commercial-Quality

Compared to conventional processes, HPQ commercial Fumed Silica can be made:

Using 87% less energy, and
Releasing 84% less CO2 eq emissions

MONTREAL, Canada 8.Nov. 2023 - HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), , a technology company specializing in green engineering processes for silica and silicon material production is pleased to update shareholders on the most recent developments on its Fumed Silica Initiative, led by its wholly owned subsidiary, HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (HPQ Polvere).

Independent analysis done at McGill University confirms that HPQ Polvere’s Fumed Silica Reactor produces commercial-quality hydrophilic material with a high surface area and excellent thickening efficiency.


HPQ FSR VS Traditional Fumed Silica Process
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INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS CONFIRMS HPQ FUMED SILICA MEETS ALL COMMERCIAL CRITERIA

Technology provider PyroGenesis Canada Inc. PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR) (NASDAQ: PYR) (FRA: 8PY) (Pyrogenesis) sent material made using the lab-scaled model of HPQ Polvere’s proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor (“FSR”) and two different grades of commercially available Fumed Silica materials to an independent third party laboratory (McGill University) for an analysis of their structural and chemical characteristics. The information obtained allowed the production of the Technical Data Sheet (TDS) [1].

The salient point of the analysis is that it confirms that the HPQ-produced Fumed Silica material, made under less-than-optimal operating parameters, is of commercial quality with the following key characteristics [1]:

It is Hydrophilic,
It possesses High Surface Area (135-185 m2/g), and
It has Excellent Thickening Efficiency.
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Table 1, HPQ disruptive advantages versus conventional processes

Data from the latest tests show an expected reduction in energy consumption for Fumed Silica production using the FSR, theoretical estimations show that we can expect a reduction in energy consumption by 87.5% to 90% versus conventional processes. As energy represents one of the largest variable costs in traditional Fumed Silica production processes, HPQ Polvere, with its proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor, gains a substantial economic advantage over traditional manufacturers.

Furthermore, modelization indicate that by using our process, CO2 eq. emissions can be reduced by 84% to 88%, versus traditional processes, surpassing the 50% reduction potential we first mentioned in our July 2023 release.
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[1] TECHNICAL DATA SHEET, prepared from the tests resulted from McGill University

Summary of Fumed Silica Polvere Product fabricated with Lab Scale Fumed Silica Reactor at PyroGenesis
versus two different commercially available Fumed Silica Material

https://hpqsilicon.com/press-release/independent-analysis-co…

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PyroGenesis Announces Successful Third-Party Validation of Fumed Silica from Lab-Scale Production

Company Continues Development of Pilot Plant for Unique Chemical-Free Process that Aims to Produce Fumed Silica with Significant Energy Savings and Carbon Emissions Reduction

MONTREAL, Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR) (NASDAQ: PYR) (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 confirm, further to HPQ Silicon Inc’s (“HPQ” or the “Client”) press release dated November 8, 2023 and the Company’s news release dated October 3, 2023, that an independent structural and chemical analysis of fumed silica, produced in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ, has been successfully performed.

Separately, the Company announces that production of the fumed silica pilot plant is underway, which is intended to be in operation in Q2 of 2024.
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In addition to this analysis, the latest testing on the material produced with the FSR has demonstrated that HPQ’s proprietary FSR technology as developed by PyroGenesis not only addresses the increasing market demand but also offers substantial benefits in terms of energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact. The test results indicate an expected reduction in energy consumption for the production of fumed silica using FSR. Theoretical estimates suggest a notable reduction in energy consumption ranging from 87.5% to 90% compared to conventional processes while CO2 eq. emissions can be reduced by 84% to 88% compared to conventional processes.


>>> https://stockhouse.com/news/press-releases/2023/11/09/pyroge…

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Indirekte Auswirkungen hiervon:

Zitat von Oginvest: PyroGenesis Announces Intention to Voluntarily Delist from Nasdaq

MONTREAL, Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (http://pyrogenesis.com) (NASDAQ: PYR) (TSX: PYR) (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, today announced that, further to its press release dated August 10, 2023 (Section Outlook), it has notified the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) of its intention to voluntarily delist its common shares (“Shares”) from Nasdaq. Shares will continue to trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”). The Company has also taken steps to have its Shares quoted on the OTCQX Best Market.

https://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/17475524-pyrogene…

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China's graphite curbs will accelerate plans around alternatives

Oct 20 (Reuters) - China's move on Friday to curb exports of graphite, a key electric vehicle battery material, will only accelerate efforts to develop alternative sources and materials, but that will take time, industry executives and analysts said.
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SILICON SOLUTION?

Another anode ingredient is silicon, which enables an EV to drive longer distances before recharging.

The maximum amount of silicon added to batteries is about 10% because the material expands during use and can degrade the battery. But companies are working to push that share higher.

U.S. startup GDI, for instance, is developing 100% silicon anodes for batteries. GDI CEO Rob Anstey said his company is talking to most automakers about the technology.

"China is decades ahead in graphite and it's too late to try and catch up," he told Reuters on Friday. "We must move to the next level of lithium-ion and EV performance."

"This is our time to wake up and say, okay we need to start working on the next generation of battery and of materials," he added.

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https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5024691

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HPQ Secures Third-Fumed Silica NDA, as Interest in Testing of Its Commercial-Grade Silica Material Continues to Grow

MONTREAL, Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes for silica and silicon material production is pleased to announce continued industry interest from third parties in evaluating the potential of HPQ-produced commercial grade Fumed Silica material.

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https://www.wallstreet-online.de/nachricht/17442614-hpq-secu…

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Successful Silicon Pour and Validation of All Critical Milestones in HPQ PUREVAP™ Gen3 QRR Testing

MONTREAL, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. (“HPQ” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering processes for silica and silicon material production, updates shareholders on the successful silicon pour.

Subsequent to our Sept 28th release, PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX: PYR) (NASDAQ: PYR) (FRA: 8PY), the project's technology provider, informed HPQ that the enhancements made to improve liquid silicon fluidity at the Gen3 QRR reactor's base in September 2023 played a pivotal role in successfully achieving the final critical milestones, completing a successful silicon pour (link to a video of the pour).

As a result, the work completed has now successfully validated 100% of the project's critical milestones, which include:

Achieving 99.5% Silicon purity (2N+) from the outset, a level that exceeds the best commercially available purity threshold.
Scaling up production by 2,500X from PUREVAPTM Gen2 QRR.
Demonstrating the semi-continuous batch production capability of the reactor.
Completing a successful silicon pour.
Achieving one-step production of 3N+ Silicon or battery-grade Silicon.
Production of silicon using 25% less feedstock than conventional carbothermic processes that use a ratio of 6 tonnes (t) of raw materials to produce 1 ton of metallurgical grade silicon (MG Si – 98.5% to 99.5%) [1].

“The completion of the pour marks a significant milestone in the Gen3 QRR testing program. I thank the dedicated efforts of the PyroGenesis Silicon team for making this possible,” stated Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO of HPQ Silicon.
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“This silicon pour is the crowning achievement in the development of this QRR pilot plant; from conception to commercialization,” said Mr. P. Peter Pascali, CEO of PyroGenesis. “We are proud of our team of scientists and engineers who, during this long process, met and overcame all challenges and delays. We are, of course, also very happy for our client, HPQ Silicon, as they now have final proof that this game-changing approach to the creation of high-purity silicon is ready for commercialization.”

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>> https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2023/10/11/275821…

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Ein paar News zu HPQ:

SIGNATURE OF A THREE-PARTY MOU ON THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF NOVACIUM'S HYDROGEN PRODUCTION SYSTEM

MONTREAL, Canada, September 26th, 2023 — 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 that HPQ and its Lyon-based affiliate, Novacium SAS, have signed a three-party memorandum of understanding (MOU) with LN INNOV’ SAS of Toulouse, France.

LN INNOV’ is a French networking company with a strong presence in various sectors, including Defense. Leveraging its extensive network, LN INNOV' aims to streamline access to innovative energy projects like the one presented by Novacium and HPQ. Their goal is to connect key industry stakeholders and expedite the transition of innovative projects from the research and development phase to commercialization.

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The goal of this three-party agreement is to harness LN INNOV's expertise and introduce Novacium's new, environmentally friendly high-pressure hydrogen production system via hydrolysis (as detailed in the September 7, 2023, press release) to French defense industry companies.

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https://hpqsilicon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HPQ-3-WAY-…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 74.589.917 von Oginvest am 05.10.23 12:26:24

Zudem von Greentech:

Global Market & Demand

There is no globally accepted High Purity Quartz (HPQ) specification. However, Sibelco markets its range of products under the brand name IOTA. IOTA categories are defined based on grade, application, purity, and individual elemental contaminations, and several HPQ classifications for benchmarking purposes are used internationally. A common categorization method is to use SiO2 content as a measure of HPQ quality as follows (Exawatt and ANZAPLAN, 2021).

Low-grade HPQ is generally considered to be material of purity greater than 99.995% (or 50 ppm of impurities);
Medium-grade material starting at 99.997% (30 ppm) impurities; and
High-grade HPQ starting at 99.999% (10 ppm) after full processing.

IOTA has set a high purity benchmark for the rest of the HPQ market. It contains 20 ppm per million or less as a standard, equating to >99.998% of SiO2. The IOTA brand is the industry standard for high-quality fused quartz products. Its highest-quality grade used in significant volumes, IOTA6, is a chlorinated product that commands the highest prices of all HPQ types and is required for semiconductor crucibles, quartz glassware and optical fiber cladding. Sibelco’s higher-grade HPQ products such as IOTA8 are only produced in limited quantities.

The table below has been compiled by Greentech from third-party sources, Exawatt and ANZAPLAN, 2021.

Please note that the above table is a guide only and illustrative of what prices the buyers of the Company’s HPQF product may achieve once HPQF has been significantly processed. The Company cannot produce these products at present because it does not have the relevant beneficiation and purification assets.

The naturally occurring feedstock (HPQF) must be quartz of a sufficient grade and an amenable impurity profile to enable cost-effective upgrading to an IOTA or similar standard of specifications. Deposits of quartz that meet these specifications are very rare. The processing required to produce a particular HPQ grade depends on the amount and type of impurities present. It may include crushing, screening, flotation, acid washes, magnetic separation, and/or other physical, chemical, and thermal techniques.

HPQ demand is predicted to increase by over 50% in volume and 90% in value during this decade to a global $2B market by 2030. (Exawatt and ANZAPLAN, 2021)

Exawatt forecast low compared to renewables & solar forecasts

https://greentechminerals.com.au/our-product/global-market/

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Etwas zu High Purity Quartz, also known as HPQ,:

Background to HPQ

The term High Purity Quartz, also known as HPQ, is reserved for quartz material that satisfies exacting quality requirements for use in several critical applications in the solar photovoltaic, semiconductor, optical fibre, specialist glassware and optics industries. HPQ feedstock (HPQF) deposits can be defined as naturally occurring quartz in economically viable quantities that are amenable to beneficiation and purification to meet those quality requirements.

The main quality determinants include a very low level of impurities, an application-dependent particle size distribution, and melting behaviour that are acceptable for downstream manufacturers. However, and most importantly, commercially the term HPQ is reserved for processed quartz material that satisfies those exacting standards. None of the products mentioned above can be manufactured without a reliable supply of consistent quality HPQ and HPQF.

The rapidly growing solar PV market is predicted to require significant new sources of supply over at least the remainder of this decade.

HPQ Global Supply Chain

The HPQ Global Supply Chain comprises the following components:

Miners who supply the HPQ feedstock (HPQF), commonly after some basic crushing, screening and washing. Greentech intends to participate in this part of the supply chain for at least the next two years. It will also investigate the feasibility of building a processing plant to enable it to participate in the next step and become a processor.
Processors who purchase feedstock from miners and apply multistage purification processes to deliver HPQ at greater than 99.99% SiO2 concentration to fabricators.
Fabricators who produce a range of end-products, mainly for the semi-conductor, PV solar panel and specialist glassware industries. Most of the processed HPQ by volume and by value is fabricated into silica crucibles used to grow extremely pure silicon metal crystals and ingots for cutting into the silicon wafers that are the critical components of semi-conductors and photovoltaic cells.

Approximately 70% of the global HPQ supply market is controlled by two companies, Sibelco and QuartzCo, who mine feedstock from their own mines at either end of a single alaskite pegmatite at Spruce Pine, North Carolina in the United States. Both these companies have their own processing facilities and produce a range of very high-purity quartz sand and powder grades to fabricators, but do not undertake fabrication themselves. The balance of the HPQ industry comprises processors and processor-fabricators in Asia, Europe, Russia and Canada.....

> > https://greentechminerals.com.au/our-resource/description/

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PyroGenesis Provides Update on the PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reactor and Fumed Silica Projects with HPQ Silicon Inc.

Zitat von Oginvest: MONTREAL, Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (https://pyrogenesis.com) (TSX: PYR) (NASDAQ: PYR) (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 provide, further to HPQ Silicon Inc’s (“HPQ” or the “Client”) press release dated September 28th, 2023 and the Company’s news release dated June 1, 2023, an update on its strategic engineering partnership with HPQ on two projects: (i) the PUREVAP™ Quartz Reduction Reaction (QRR) pilot plant and (ii) the Fumed Silica Reactor (“FSR”) project.

As part of the terms of both projects with HPQ, PyroGenesis benefits from a royalty payment representing 10% of the Client’s eventual sales, with set minimums. With respect to the FSR with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ, this royalty stream, can, at any time, be converted by PyroGenesis into a 50% ownership in HPQ Polvere.

Given the number of inquiries received by investors, PyroGenesis provides the following update:

> > https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/pyrogenesis-…

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In a deep-dive conversation, our CEO, Bernard Tourillon, sat down with George Tsiolis of AGORACOM to discuss the revolutionary developments in hydrogen production at HPQ Silicon and Novacium.

From the challenges of clean energy to the potential of our patented system, Bernard provides an insightful perspective on the transformative future of hydrogen.

If you’re passionate about clean energy, innovation, or want to understand the next steps for HPQ Silicon, this is a must-watch!

https://hpqsilicon.com/video/interview-with-agoracom-hydroge…

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Antwort auf Beitrag Nr.: 74.480.640 von Oginvest am 14.09.23 14:13:56

Spotlight Interview: CEO of HPQ Silicon and George Tsiolis of AGORACOM IR Discuss Future of Fumed Silica Production, Second NDA.

HPQ Silicon Inc. has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with a second manufacturer in the fumed silica sector.

The agreement comes as the company, in collaboration with technology provider PyroGenesis Canada Inc., has developed a Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology capable of converting raw quartz into commercial-grade fumed silica in a single step.
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For more insights, watch the below video interview between the CEO of HPQ Silicon and George Tsiolis of AGORACOM IR.

https://hpqsilicon.com/video/agoracom-ir-discuss-future-of-f…