A key target for Metlen is to reduce the company's environmental footprint, which sets ambitious targets for a zero carbon footprint by 2050.
In the context of achieving a low environmental footprint for the aluminum production unit, the Metallurgy Business Unit, through research activities, turns to new technologies that aim to optimize all stages of the aluminum production chain, and to the production of environmentally friendly aluminum products. low environmental footprint.
Design and development of high quality, low energy and environmentally friendly, recycled aluminum products.
Development of advanced refractories using nanotechnology
Removing the waste streams from the primary Aluminium production and other metal sectors in Europe https://www.removal-project.com/
Closing the loop of the Spent Pot-line (SPL) in Al smelting process: a novel zero waste technology, for the recycling of SPL from aluminium production. http://splcycle.zag.si/
Optimization of energy efficiency of aluminum electrolysis by controlling electrolyte superheat.
