What motivated you to come up with your patented battery recycling mechanism- Hybrid-Hydrometallurgy. What sets this technology apart from other conventional methods?
Anupam Kumar: Both me and Arvind are seasoned researchers in the realm of nanomaterials, chemical engineering, and energy storage devices, and we have traversed a remarkable journey in the field for over eight years. Arvind, with a wealth of experience in energy storage devices and chemical extraction, had earned his stripes working on different projects at CSIR-NCL Pune, US Navy-ONRG-Singapore. His tasks involved working on drug development, early detection of malaria, and developing anti-corrosive coatings for naval warships, showcasing his prowess in the intricate domain of materials science.
After the successful product development, Arvind assumed leadership of the R&D department for energy storage and subsequently held the position of AVPR&D at Log9 Materials. During his tenure, he worked on metal-air batteries, supercapacitors, and lithium-ion batteries. This invaluable expertise came in handy for extracting materials, developing chemical processes, and formulating chemistry tailored for li-ion batteries.
Meanwhile, I embarked on my professional journey at the prestigious Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). There, I researched extensively on extracting uranium metal from the washing liquor of atomic reactors, a task that demanded precision and ingenuity. Eventually, I landed up at Log9 Materials, and contributed to the development of cleanup technology products and business development. Notably, my curiosity and constant urge to innovate led to the creation of a high-efficiency oil sorbent, crucially deployed in mitigating the Mauritius oil spill disaster by the coastguard.
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