IKOI S.p.A.
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Address
Via Monte Verena, 20
36022 – San Zeno di Cassola (VI)
Italy - Phone +39 0424 259300
- Fax +39 0424 570591
- Email info@als2project.com
IVA e C.F. VI-03658320241
Share Capital €1.500.000 i.v.
Contact
Get in touch with IKOI S.p.A., the company behind the ALS2 acidless separation technology.
This technology is part of a project that has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº822464.
The ALS2 acidless separation project represents a significant step forward in the sustainable refining of precious metals. By eliminating the use of strong acids in the separation process, this technology addresses longstanding environmental concerns associated with traditional refining methods. The approach aligns with broader circular economy principles, enabling more efficient recovery of valuable materials from electronic waste and other complex feedstocks. This innovation has the potential to transform how industries approach metal recovery, reducing hazardous chemical consumption while maintaining high purity standards. The project's development reflects years of dedicated research into cleaner industrial processes that benefit both operators and the environment alike.
Precious metal refining has historically depended on aggressive chemical treatments that generate substantial waste streams and safety risks. The acidless separation concept pioneered through this project offers an alternative pathway that minimises these drawbacks without compromising output quality. By rethinking fundamental separation chemistry, the technology opens new possibilities for smaller-scale, decentralised refining operations that were previously impractical. This democratisation of refining capacity could reshape supply chains for precious metals, making recovery more accessible to a wider range of industries. The approach also supports better working conditions by reducing exposure to hazardous substances throughout the refining process.
The European Union's Horizon 2020 programme has long supported breakthrough innovations that address critical environmental and industrial challenges. This project exemplifies the kind of cross-disciplinary research that the programme aims to foster, bringing together expertise in chemistry, engineering, and sustainability science. As global demand for precious metals continues to rise alongside increasing volumes of electronic waste, technologies that enable cleaner recovery become ever more essential. The acidless separation method contributes to a growing toolkit of green chemistry solutions that help industries meet stricter environmental regulations while maintaining economic viability. Such innovations represent practical steps toward a more sustainable industrial future.