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the
future

of the global
metal supply chain
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Still Bright has discovered transformative reaction chemistry to enable the rapid, clean, and complete recovery of copper. The electrochemical technology is powered by renewables for economic and environmental sustainability. Additionally, the process enables more domestic production of copper for reduced risk in the supply chain.

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Critical
Need
vision
potential
for impact

Critical Need

Copper is expected to be in high demand in the coming decades due to the emergence of wind and solar technologies, which require about five times as much copper as fossil energy sources. Copper, however, is expected to be in short supply in the coming decades due to the high costs associated with the mining, concentrating, and processing of copper ore. New technologies are greatly needed to sustainably provide cheap copper refined domestically rather than produced by smelting overseas.

vision

Still Bright is developing a patented hydrometallurgical process that enables the fastest conversion of concentrated copper ore to refined copper observed to date at room temperature and pressure. The rapid reaction rates and ambient conditions correlate to low capital costs and operating costs, respectively. The process leverages electrochemical technologies prevalent in other industries to carry out the reaction chemistry. Powering this conversion with renewable energy significantly reduces the carbon footprint of copper production.

Potential for Impact

The process at full scale will produce 1,000 tonnes of copper per day to extend the material’s availability for several decades. In addition, this process will enable more domestic production of copper, reduce risks in the supply chain, and decrease the amount of energy used to transport concentrated copper ore overseas. Lastly, this process will expand processing to currently nonviable feedstocks, improve the recovery of critical materials, and prevent the release of environmentally deleterious byproducts

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Jon
Vardner
CEO, co-Founder
Vardner completed his Ph.D. in chemical engineering at Columbia University where he was an NSF Graduate Research Fellow. He continued his postdoctoral studies at Columbia to develop and co-invent Still Bright’s copper production process.
Kelly
Brayton
Electrochemical Engineer
Brayton holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University and a master’s degree, also in chemical engineering, from Columbia University.
Olivier
Izmery
Electrochemical Engineer
Izmery holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Maryland and a master’s degree, also in chemical engineering, from Columbia University.
Carter
Schmitt
Chief of Staff
“Schmitt brings ecosystem connections, industry knowledge, and start-up strategy expertise. After helping climate tech startups commercialize their solutions at Columbia Technology Ventures and the NYSERDA Entrepreneur-In-Residence Program, Carter transitioned to Still Bright to make a more direct impact and support the company in getting our critical technology to the market.
Max
Dickman
Electrochemical Engineer
"Dickman holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Columbia University".

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At Samphire Neuroscience we are always looking for talented individuals that are passionate about what we do. Please contact us at em@daere.co with a cover letter and resume if you think you may be a good fit.
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