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The Laboratory of Management of Mining / Metallurgical Wastes and Rehabilitation of Contaminated Soils of the School of Mineral Resources Engineering at the Technical University of Crete (TUC) organizes the 3rd Capacity Building Webinar, with the support of the European project Horizon Europe CICERO, on Friday 22 May 2026, 11:00-13:00 CET.
The webinar will explore key topics in hydrometallurgy through two high-level expert presentations:
- "The Lindy Effect in Hydrometallurgy"
Prof. Koen Binnemans, KUL (11:00-12:00 CET)
The presentation discusses why established hydrometallurgical technologies remain dominant and why the adoption of new approaches can be challenging. This concept explains industrial hesitation to adopt, as capital-intensive projects favor low-risk, established methods over novel, often less-durable alternatives.
- "Reagent Recovery and Recycling by Bipolar Membrane Electrodialysis (BPED)"
Emma-Liisa Lappalainen, Research Scientist VTT (12:00-13:00 CET)
The presentation discusses the use of bipolar membrane electrodialysis for sulphate treatment and the regeneration of acid and base products. It explores its potential to support more sustainable and resource-efficient hydrometallurgical processes.
The webinar is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, and all those interested in expanding their knowledge on current developments in hydrometallurgy.
Registration will close on 20.05.2026 and participants will receive the Zoom link prior to the webinar.
