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Asahi Kasei, Nobian, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt Commenced Joint Project to Recycle Metals From Electrolyzer Components – Signaling a Major Milestone Towards Circularity in the Chlor-Alkali Industry
TOKYO & NOVI, Mich. & DÜSSELDORF, Germany, April 23, 2025--Asahi Kasei has started a joint demonstration with Nobian, Furuya Metal, and Mastermelt on the recycling of metals used in the cells of electrolyzers.
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