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Are sustainability and circularity in the steel industry very important to you? We are #hiring a student employee who is good with carrying out experimental work in the laboratory on the subject of bioleaching and bioelectrochemistry. Student employee for Bioleaching and Bioelectrochemistry (m/f/d) in Area Decarbonisation & Sector Coupling: ▪︎ start of employment: January 2025 ▪︎ 10 – 20 h/week with flexible working hours ▪︎ Linz, Upper Austria Are you a creative mind and passionate about research? Are your heart and skills in biotechnological laboratory tests? And do you prefer to work in a considerate and helpful team? Then we want exactly you! Apply now and learn more about the open position: https://lnkd.in/gecA_jry We are looking forward to your application! #K1MET #forschung #research #joboffer #sustainability #steelindustry #bioleaching #bioelectrochemistry

We are in Dresden, Germany to attend the 20th Multiphase Flow conference (#MPF2024) organized by #HZDR. From our #multiphase_flow research at #JKU, there are the following contributions in this conference: Mohammad karimi Zand presents his ongoing PhD research (defined within K1-MET GmbH projects) on single #bubbles rising in stagnant and sheared liquids with a new approach to describe the bubble lift force mechanism. Masoud Outokesh presents his ongoing PhD research on experimental analysis of #bubble_particle interactions which is a part of our joint #FWF project with Mark Hlawitschka . and Stefan Puttinger presents an experimental and numerical investigation on submerged massive gas injection into liquid with focus on #compressible liquid-gas flow interactions with shocks and back-attack problem. More info in conference program: https://lnkd.in/d7F2gb8K https://lnkd.in/drWv4s-t We are looking forward to enjoying the scientific discussions and exchange in this interesting conference.

Today, K1-MET joins the global celebration of World Science Day and the start of the UNESCO Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development. At K1-MET, we are dedicated to advancing sustainable innovations in metallurgical research, ensuring that our work supports the international push for greener industry practices. Our research focuses on the process efficiency of metallurgical processes, circular economy, CO₂ emission reduction and sector coupling as well as simulation and data analysis to drive forward eco-friendly metallurgical practices. We believe that sustainable industry transformations are essential to overcoming the global challenges we face. Through collaboration with industrial and scientific partners, K1-MET is committed to shape the future of the steel industry for a sustainable and peaceful world. #K1MET #research #forschung #worldscienceday #scienceforsustainability #climateaction

K1-MET GmbH is a leading and internationally renowned metallurgical competence center for ferrous and nonferrous metallurgy situated in Austria. Cooperation is done with prestigious national and international partners from the metallurgical sectors to cover issues such as energy efficiency, circular economy, and climate neutral metal production. K1-MET GmbH and its partners are working on process solutions to advance the modernization of the European metallurgical industry. 🔩   REDREC, is a research and development department of Ermafa Environmental Technologies, is dedicated to addressing red mud—a bauxite residue that arises during aluminum production and causes significant environmental damage. We are committed to developing innovative solutions to minimize the negative impacts of this waste product and to find sustainable pathways for its recycling. 🔬🌱 Through the scientific partnership of K1-MET GmbH and REDREC, we pursue various objectives, including promoting green steel production through alternative iron and carbon sources, as well as CO2 storage through mineral carbonation and bio-leaching for alternative raw material extraction. 🤝 Together, we strive for a future where economic development aligns with nature. Let’s pave the way for a greener and more livable world! 💚 . . . #Sustainability #EnvironmentalProtection #CircularEconomy #EnergyEfficiency #Decarbonization #GreenSteelProduction #ResearchAndDevelopment #Innovation #Biodiversity #EET #K1MET #REDREC #RedMud #ShapingTheFuture #EcoFriendly #SustainableDevelopment

K1-MET at the “Wasserstoff.Brücke Wels” at the Wels campus of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria from 4 to 5 November 2024 The event brought together students and companies focusing on hydrogen and enabled a low-threshold exchange. Irmela Kofler, Area Management Decarbonisation & Sector Coupling of K1-MET, gave a presentation entitled “Kohlenstoffarme Stahlerzeugung der Zukunft” (Low-carbon steel production of the future). The presentation showed decarbonisation paths that are being taken by the steel industry in order to drive forward the energy transition and transformation to climate-neutral and efficient processes. Renewable electrical energy and subsequently produced “green” hydrogen play a key role here. photo credit: B. Plank / FH OOE H2 Forschungszentrum #K1MET #research #forschung #event #sustainability #greenhydrogen

K1-MET at the ESTEP Annual Event 2024 of The European Steel Technology Platform (ESTEP) at voestalpine Stahl in Linz, Austria, from 29 to 31 October 2024 ESTEP Annual Event 2024 aimed at bringing together the European steel community to discuss two pillars of the Clean Steel Partnership towards C-lean processes: the hydrogen exploitation and the circular economy application. The event also included a tour of voestalpine Linz steelmaking plant and a celebration of 20th year of ESTEP foundation. K1-MET was represented with the following speakers: ▪︎ Hamideh Hassanpour: Simulation, Modelling, and Monitoring of Plasma and Arc-Based Processes for Green Metal Production ▪︎ Erwin K. Reichel: Model-based control of electric arc plasma in the HPSR process for zero-emission iron ore reduction ▪︎ Christa Mühlegger: Simulation and analysis of energy networks in the transition to sustainable steelmaking ▪︎ Irmtraud Marschall: Utilization of recovered refractory material as slag additive and experimental determination of liquid slag properties ▪︎ Johannes Rieger: Improved analysis of post-consumer scrap to further push a circular steel industry photo from left to right: Thomas Buergler (CEO K1-MET), Johannes Rieger, Irmtraud Marschall, Christine Gruber, Sandro Michele Russi, Christa Muehlegger, Erwin Reichel, Hamideh Hassanpour, Wolfgang Reiter #K1MET #research #forschung #event #greensteelmaking #sustainability #simulation

Last week from 24 to 25 October 2024, a successful kick-off meeting of our new project PHOENIX took place in Genk, Belgium. Our colleague Nina Plankensteiner presented the role of K1-MET GmbH and Universität Innsbruck in leading the CO2 electrolysis work in WP2. In this WP we will work closely together with Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and JBF Global Europe BV in Belgium and seek to increase the energy efficiency of CO2 electrolyzers.   The Horizon Europe funded project brings together leading research institutions in Europe to pioneer next-generation photo-electro-integrated technologies and contribute to the innovation ecosystem in Europe. We are excited to work with such an esteemed consortium and look forward to a great collaboration in the next 3 years. photo from left to right: Htoo Thiri Htet (imec/Hasselt), Kerstin Steidle (LEITAT), Ainhoa Cots Segura, PhD (LEITAT), Sudhanshu Shukla (imec/imo-imomec), Sebastian Hedwig (FHNW), Daniely R. (imec/Hasselt), Guy Brammertz (imec/imo-imomec), Rico Gutzler (ZSW), Nina Plankensteiner (K1-MET), Prasad Kathe (University of Innsbruck), Mathieu Prévot (CNRS), Cordula Wessendorf (ZSW), Debabrata Bagchi (HZB), Mina Ghorbani, PhD (imec/imo-imomec), Vishal Jose (imec/imo-imomec), Abraham Solomon (imec/imo-imomec)   #K1MET #research #forschung #HorizonEurope #innovation #circulareconomy

Exciting Kick-off for the RFCS Project METACAST in Rome Out K1-MET team, consisting of Christine Gruber, Klemens Winkler and Alireza atf, recently had a productive kickoff meeting for the RFCS project METACAST in Rome. It was a great opportunity to meet the project teams and discuss our strategies moving forward. We’re excited to be collaborating with esteemed partners from renowned research institutions such as RINA-CSM, SWERIM, BFI, and Sidenor. Together, we aim to highlight the use of simulations in continuous casting as a valuable tool for researchers, plant operators, and managers. Our goal is to promote the adoption of this innovative tool across Europe, driving the industrial development of the steel industry. Exciting times ahead as we work towards advancing this crucial sector! Special thanks to our Project officer Dr. Vasiliki Kosiavelou (Vassiliki Cossiavelou) for giving us helpful insights into maximizing the impact of our work by using all available communication tools effectively. This project is funded by the European Union. photo from left to right: Damiano Capobianco, Alireza Atf, Marc Köster, michele de santis, Klemens Winkler, Kersten Marx, Diana Mier, Pavel Ernesto Ramirez Lopez, Christine Gruber, Nora Egido #K1MET #research #forschung #RFCS #METACAST #steelindustry #innovation #industrialdevelopment #simulations #continuouscasting #greeneurope #cleansteel

K1-MET presented new advances in hydrogen plasma smelting reduction at the „9th European Coke and Ironmaking Congress (ECIC)“ in Bardolino, Italy, from 16 to 18 October 2024. Researchers from K1-MET, including PhD students, Postdocs, Project Managers and Team Leads, were excited to share some of their ongoing work in cooperation with Montanuniversitaet Leoben and present new findings to their peers in the steelmaking community. The speakers were Christa Muehlegger, Cameron Quick, Bernhard Adami, Michael Zarl and Thomas Nanz. Moreover, K1-MET contributed to other presentations. They discussed several key aspects of the hydrogen plasma smelting reduction (HPSR) technology, of which K1-MET stands at the forefront. The topics included high resolution in-situ sensing, the behaviour of selected elements in the metallurgical slag, and also a novel feeding approach inspired by electric smelting furnaces. In addition to sharing their excitement with the wider community, the attendees were looking forward to fruitful scientific discussions, exchanging ideas and forming cooperations with similarly motivated researchers from all over Europe. Find out more about the ECIC 2024: https://lnkd.in/dKCzPXJW photo from left to right: Cameron Quick, Christa Mühlegger, Michael Andreas Zarl, Sarah Haneschläger, Arleen Victoria Walk, Thomas Nanz, Bernhard Adami (K1-MET GmbH) #K1MET #research #forschung #sustainability #innovation #hydrogen #HPSR

Welcome Nina Plankensteiner! Nina Plankensteiner works in the Projects ZEUS and PHOENIX at K1-MET. Her working place is at the K1-MET office in Linz. The aim of her research is to bring the CO2 electrolysis from applied research to an industrial application. Nina completed her master’s degree in chemistry and technology of materials at TU Wien. The entire K1-MET team wishes a good start. We are pleased to have you in our team. Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dVS3KDCX #K1MET #facesofk1met #team #area2 #research #co2electrolysis