Progressive Planet Solutions Inc. (TSX-V:PLAN) has engaged PyroGenesis Canada Inc. (TSX:PYR) to develop and lead feasibility studies for the production of nanoparticles from post-consumer glass and the production of amorphous silica derived from high-grade silica.
PyroGenesis and Progressive Planet will collaborate to determine the feasibility of producing post-consumer glass nanoparticles.
Having recently announced the successful testing of PozGlass 100G SCM made from 100% recycled glass, Progressive Planet said it believes investigating the use of even smaller-sized post-consumer glass nanoparticles (with significantly greater particle surface area thus increasing chemical reactivity) could emerge as a desirable and highly reactive eco-conscious cement additive to further boost the performance characteristics of concrete.
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Additionally, Progressive Plant said the process of transforming high-grade silica into amorphous silica will be explored. Silica is the second most common element found in the earth's crust, as the objective is to determine whether silica can be transformed for use as a new supplementary cementing material (SCM) with the long-term goal of replacing fly ash in cement mixes.
The company said no further details on the proposed project scope will be disclosed to protect trade secrets, including potential patentable intellectual property.
"PyroGenesis maintains its competitive advantage by remaining at the forefront of technology development and commercialization," said PyroGenesis CEO P. Peter Pascali, in a statement. "We are excited to collaborate on a novel product that is focused on such an important need for an industry we are not currently in."
PyroGenesis, which designs, develops, manufactures, and commercializes advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gases, will receive $352,682 for feasibility study services, with both projects to be completed during 2022.
Progressive Planet said it is also receiving advisory services and funding of up to $150,000 through the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). This funding helps to support the company's research and development to optimize PozGlass SCM and furthers its path to commercialization of economic and eco-friendly micronized minerals to replace Portland cement and fly ash in the production of concrete.
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