Fumed silica

PyroGenesis Announces Accelerated Construction of Fumed Silica Reactor Project with Arrival of All Major Equipment

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Hydrogen, Adhesive, Silicon dioxide, Fumed silica, Agriculture, Safety, GHG, EBIDTA, Health, Ventilation, FRA, 0 A.D. (video game), HPQ, FSR, TPY, Pollution, Carbon, Silicon, TSX, Siloxane, CO2, Silicon tetrachloride, Confidentiality, News, AN, Use, Oxygen, Greenhouse, PCC, Cement

The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.

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  • The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.
  • With all major equipment now on site, the construction phase of the 50 tonnes per year (TPY) FSR pilot plant is accelerating.
  • The FSR converts quartz into fumed silica (also known as pyrogenic silica) in a single and eco-friendly step while eliminating the use of harmful chemicals generated by conventional methods.
  • Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.

PyroGenesis Announces Milestone Reached for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Hydrogen, Fumed silica, Siloxane, Silicon tetrachloride, Greenhouse, Agriculture, HPQ, Pollution, FRA, News, EBIDTA, Safety, FSR, GHG, Carbon, Use, Silicon dioxide, TSX, Ventilation, CO2, Health, Confidentiality, 0 A.D. (video game), Silicon, TPY, AN, Oxygen, PCC, Adhesive, Cement

The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.

Key Points: 
  • The Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) technology project is being conducted in conjunction with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (“HPQ Polvere”), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ.
  • Fumed silica is a moisture-absorbing white microstructure powder with high surface area and low bulk density.
  • Fumed silica sales accounted for almost 23% of the global specialty silica market at the end of 2021.
  • PyroGenesis’ involvement in developing fumed silica from quartz is part of PyroGenesis’ three-tiered solution ecosystem that aligns with economic drivers that are key to global heavy industry.

PyroGenesis Announces Improved Economics for Fumed Silica Reactor Project

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
Hydrogen, Literature, Electricity, Safety, Carbon, Pollution, Greenhouse, Oxygen, TPY, Use, Silicon, CO2, Kilowatt-hour, Health, Fumed silica, FSR, AN, PCC, CAD, Hydro-Québec, TSX, Siloxane, HPQ, 0 A.D. (video game), Silicon tetrachloride, Economics, Silicon dioxide, GHG, Payback, FRA, Fine chemical

As stated in PyroGenesis’ news release dated November 9, 2023 , the production of the fumed silica reactor pilot plant is already underway, with a planned completion by Q2 2024.

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  • As stated in PyroGenesis’ news release dated November 9, 2023 , the production of the fumed silica reactor pilot plant is already underway, with a planned completion by Q2 2024.
  • The FSR, another plasma-based process developed by PyroGenesis, converts quartz into commercial-grade fumed silica (or Pyrogenic Silica) in a single and eco-friendly step.
  • PyroGenesis’ involvement in developing fumed silica from quartz is part of PyroGenesis’ three-tiered solution ecosystem that aligns with economic drivers that are key to global heavy industry.
  • Management has calculated the Payback for the Fumed Silica Reactor (FSR) based on operational data accumulated over the years.

PyroGenesis Announces $4.6 MM Increase in Funding to Transform Quartz into Fumed Silica; Signs $4MM Contract with HPQ Polvere

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Materials, Chemical substances, Ceramic materials, Matter, Silicon dioxide, Fumed silica, Thickening agents, HPQ, Paint

$4MM (the Contract) with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (HPQ Polvere or the Client), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ Silicon Resources Inc (HPQ).

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  • $4MM (the Contract) with HPQ Silica Polvere Inc. (HPQ Polvere or the Client), a wholly owned subsidiary of HPQ Silicon Resources Inc (HPQ).
  • The difference is expected to be funded by an additional government agency for $630,000 as well as a contribution by PyroGenesis of $175,000.
  • Fumed Silica is a thickening agent used in a wide range of applications, such as paints, cosmetics, coatings, inks and resins.
  • This royalty stream can, at any time, be converted by PyroGenesis into a 50% ownership in HPQ Polvere.

PyroGenesis Announces $700,000 Grant from SDTC to Develop a Pilot System to Transform Quartz into Fumed Silica with HPQ Silicon Resources

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Ceramic materials, Materials, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Silicon dioxide, Fumed silica, Thickening agents, Refractory materials, Silicon, Fume

This project is in partnership with HPQ Silicon Resources (HPQ), provider of innovative, cost-effective and low carbon emission silicon-based solutions.

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  • This project is in partnership with HPQ Silicon Resources (HPQ), provider of innovative, cost-effective and low carbon emission silicon-based solutions.
  • The proposed start date for SDTC funding is June 2021, subject to execution of the project funding agreement with SDTC.
  • Fumed silica is used as a thickening agent in a wide range of applications, such as paints, cosmetics, coatings, inks and resins.
  • One cannot overstate the impact SDTC support has towards the commercialization of our novel production process to transform quartz into fumed silica using a plasma reactor.

Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend

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Friday, May 14, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Cabot Corporation, Materials, Carbon, Fumed silica, Elastomers, Aerogel, Dividend, Cabot, Carbon black, CBT

b"On Friday, May 14, 2021, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s common stock.

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  • b"On Friday, May 14, 2021, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.35 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on June 11, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 28, 2021.\nCabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • The company is a leading provider of carbon black , specialty carbons , activated carbon , elastomer composites , inkjet colorants , masterbatches and conductive compounds , fumed silica and aerogel .
  • For more information on Cabot, please visit the company\xe2\x80\x99s website at cabotcorp.com .\nSafe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding Cabot's business that are not historical facts are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

Asia-Pacific $400 Million Fumed Silica Market Outlook 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Mining, Minerals, Ceramic materials, Chemistry, Materials, Physical sciences, Silicon dioxide, Fumed silica, Precipitated silica, Fume, Silicon

The "APAC Fumed Silica Market Outlook 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "APAC Fumed Silica Market Outlook 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • In 2019, the Asia-Pacific fumed silica market accounted for a market value of around USD 400 million and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.71%, over the forecast period of 2021-2025.
  • Fumed silica market in India is anticipated to grow up to around USD 70 million by 2025.
  • However, threat from substitutes such as precipitated silica and growing popularity of eco-friendly products, are anticipated to hamper the growth of Asia-Pacific fumed silica market over the forecast period.

$2.7 Billion Worldwide Fumed Silica Industry to 2027 - Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

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Friday, September 4, 2020
Ceramic materials, Materials, Chemical substances, Fumed silica, Silicon dioxide, Fume, Matter

DUBLIN, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fumed Silica - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Sept. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fumed Silica - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The 293-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021.
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Fumed Silica estimated at US$1.8 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$2.7 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% over the period 2020-2027.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $483.7 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.1% CAGR
    The Fumed Silica market in the U.S. is estimated at US$483.7 Million in the year 2020.

Global Fumed Silica Industry (2020 to 2027) - Market Trajectory & Analytics - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Ceramic materials, Materials, Chemical substances, Excipients, Silicon dioxide, Fumed silica, Fume, Matter

The "Fumed Silica - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Fumed Silica - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The publisher bring years of research experience to the 9th edition of this report.
  • The 293-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $483.7 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 9.1% CAGR
    The Fumed Silica market in the U.S. is estimated at US$483.7 Million in the year 2020.

Global Specialty Silica Market Outlook and Forecast to 2024 - Rising Environmental Concerns & the Need to Use Environmentally Friendly Products Drives Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 22, 2019
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Chemistry, Materials, Physical sciences, Ceramic materials, Precipitated silica, Silica gel, Fumed silica, Silicon dioxide, Silicon, Silica fume

Rising environmental concerns and the need to use environmentally friendly products will further boost the market growth.

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  • Rising environmental concerns and the need to use environmentally friendly products will further boost the market growth.
  • However, the high cost of specialty silica and the availability of low-cost substitute will restrain the market growth.
  • By the type of product, the specialty silica market has been segmented into precipitated silica, fumed silica, silica gel, and others.
  • Geographically, the specialty silica market has been segmented into North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-Pacific, and South America region.