HPQ Silicon (TSX-V:HPQ) has secured patent US 12,139,378 B2 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its method of producing silicon nanowires using its PUREVAP technology.
Titled “Method for producing silicon nanowires”, the patent covers the process for manufacturing silicon nanowires through the PUREVAP Nano Silicon Reactor technology, which was developed in partnership with PyroGenesis Canada (TSX:PYR).
CEO Tourillon says the patent is a ‘game-changer’ for HPQ Silicon as it secures exclusive rights to the company’s innovative method of producing silicon nanowires using its PUREVAP technology.
“Silicon nanowires have tremendous potential in various high-tech applications, including batteries, electronics, and solar cells,” Tourillon says.
The process utilises a proprietary carbothermal reduction method to convert quartz into high-purity silicon materials. The technology allows production to occur at lower temperatures and with lower energy consumption than standard methods.
Silicon nanowires are used to increase energy storage capacity and charging speeds in lithium-ion battery anodes, and are also utilised in photovoltaic cells and semiconductor manufacturing.
HPQ Silicon intends to use the patent protection to advance commercial discussions with prospective partners and customers across the electronics and battery materials industries.
HPQ Silicon is a green technology company that re-engineers manufacturing processes to convert quartz into advanced silicon, fumed silica, and clean hydrogen systems.
Write to Paula Fabe at Mining.com.au
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