Anferra Featured on IVA’s 100 List

Anferra is honored to be included in the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ (IVA) prestigious 100 List for 2024. This recognition highlights Anferra’s work in transforming hazardous steel grinding sludge into valuable resources, contributing to environmental sustainability and industrial efficiency. 

Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Steel Waste Management
In Sweden, thousands of tonnes of grinding sludge from the steel and manufacturing industries are incinerated or landfilled annually, leading to significant energy and material losses, as well as increasing waste management costs. Anferra’s unique hydrometallurgical recycling method addresses this challenge by recovering 80% of grinding sludge from steel processing. The process produces iron chloride for water treatment and hydrogen gas, contributing to green energy initiatives.   

IVA’s 100 List: Showcasing Research with Societal Impact 
IVA’s annual 100 List features research projects deemed to have significant potential for societal and industrial benefit through commercialization and innovation. The 2024 list emphasizes interdisciplinary research across various sectors, including society and welfare, infrastructure, deep tech, smart industry, circular economy, resource and energy efficiency, and green and blue industries.   

Driving Circular Innovation Forward 
Anferra’s selection for IVA’s 100 List highlights the company’s role in turning academic research into real-world impact. As we continue to advance our technology and explore new collaborations, our focus remains on scaling sustainable solutions that support a more circular, resource-efficient future for the steel industry and beyond.