Iondrive (ASX:ION) announced a major technical breakthrough in its mission to tackle the growing global solar waste crisis.
Initial laboratory testing of the company's proprietary IONSolv metal extraction platform has achieved a silver extraction efficiency of greater than 85% under controlled bench-scale conditions.
The milestone establishes a powerful performance baseline for the recovery of high-value critical minerals from end-of-life photovoltaic modules.
Working in collaboration with Livium (ASX:LIT), which provides feedstock and dismantling support, Iondrive is now transitioning from laboratory aliquots to testing mechanically prepared solar panel materials.
The expansion aligns with a burgeoning market opportunity in Australia, where the volume of PV waste is projected to soar.
The IONSolv process is being positioned as a scalable solution to meet both industry demand and emerging policy tailwinds that mandate more responsible recycling pathways.
By focusing on the recovery of silver and polysilicon, Iondrive aims to secure a domestic supply of critical minerals essential for the next generation of clean energy technology.
At the time of reporting, Iondrive’s share price was $0.043.