Description of need
Phosphogypsum is a waste byproduct of phosphoric acid production. It contains rare earth minerals and other valuable elements.
Problem severity (1-10)
6
Who has this need
Phosphorus mines and phosphoric acid producers
Total addressable market (TAM)
Unknown
Solutions today, and their shortcomings
Today, Phosphogypsum is heaped in large piles and not used at all
Potentially relevant capabilities
Magnetic separation of mining ore using HTS magnets
References
Conversation with Amar S fron Bidra Innovation Ventures on LinkedIn