TNPSC Thervupettagam

New method to extract Nickel

June 12 , 2025 14 hrs 0 min 57 0
  • The Scientists in Germany developed one-step, carbon-free method for extracting nickel.
  • The proposed method has the potential to be up to about 18% more energy efficient while cutting direct carbon dioxide emissions by up to 84%.
  • Right now, producing just one ton of nickel generates roughly 20 tons of carbon pollution.
  • Global demand for nickel expected to double by 2040.
  • India has substantial nickel laterite reserves, particularly in Odisha’s Sukinda region.
  • These deposits are containing 0.4-0.9% nickel as nickeliferous limonite.

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