Laser Tech Promises 95% Emission Cuts in Steel Production: Limelight Steel Innovates

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By 2050, steel demand may surge by 30%, intensifying the search for less carbon-intensive steelmaking methods beyond traditional blast furnaces.

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Oakland's Limelight Steel disrupts with laser diodes, envisioning industrial heat treatment that scales up to hot tub-sized arrays.

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Federal funding fuels the future of steel with $28 million earmarked for cutting-edge, low-emission ironmaking projects.

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Electra’s low-temperature 'electrowinning' innovation could halve the cost and emissions of traditional ironmaking processes.

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With ARPA-E's backing, pioneering technologies like hydrogen plasma and advanced thermal methods aim to redefine iron production.

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The steel industry's carbon footprint, currently a staggering 9% of global emissions, faces aggressive reduction from novel steelmaking technologies.

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Despite the promise of green hydrogen and carbon capture, the road to net-zero steel involves complex challenges and a need for massive renewable investments.

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