- HPQ Silicon (TSXV:HPQ) generated the first fumed silica at pilot scale using its proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor
- The technology reduces energy usage by up to 86 per cent and CO2 emissions by up to 84 per cent compared to competitors
- HPQ Silicon is a Canadian technology stock focused on producing the critical materials needed to reach net-zero emissions
- HPQ Silicon stock has added 10 per cent year-over-year and 214.29 per cent since 2020
HPQ Silicon (TSXV:HPQ) generated the first fumed silica at pilot scale using its proprietary Fumed Silica Reactor – which reduces energy usage by up to 87 per cent and CO2 emissions by up to 84 per cent compared to competitors – taking a crucial step towards entering an over US$2 billion global market across numerous essential industries.
According to Thursday’s news release, the company’s technology provider on the project, PyroGenesis (TSX:PYR), confirmed that the material “exhibits visually morphological characteristics consistent with those observed in lab-scale production.” A comprehensive analysis at an independent university laboratory will verify structural and chemical properties and guide any necessary optimizations.
The pilot plant, a 20-fold scale-up from lab-scale testing, will next undergo three 14-day batch tests to dial in production consistency before further in-house and third-party analysis under previously reported letters of intent (LOIs) and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
Once the facility can dependably generate material with surface areas ranging from 150 to 300 m²/g, production will progress to semi-continuous operation, increasing feedstock from 20–30 kilograms (kg) per batch to over 480 kg per day with the goal of yielding at least 200 kg of commercial-grade fumed silica and enabling pre-commercial market trials.
Leadership insights
“We could not be more excited about successfully producing material in a single step, with the same visual characteristics as the material previously produced at lab scale during our first batch test with the Fumed Silica Reactor pilot plant. This achievement bodes very well for the future,” stated Bernard Tourillon, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of HPQ Silicon and subsidiary HPQ Silica Polvere, which is involved in the project. “The coming weeks should be very exciting, as we will be in a position to start delivering samples to independent parties under LOIs and NDAs.”
“Since 1944, the fumed silica industry has relied on the same conventional, fossil-fuel-intensive production methods. At PyroGenesis, we are committed to breaking that cycle through innovation,” added P. Peter Pascali, president and CEO of PyroGenesis. “The Fumed Silica Reactor represents a revolutionary shift—scaling up a plasma-based process that eliminates carbon emissions while maintaining superior product quality. By decarbonizing this industry, we are not just enhancing efficiency, we are setting a new standard for sustainable, commercially viable fumed silica production, empowering HPQ Silica Polvere’s clients with a cleaner and more reliable process.”
About HPQ Silicon
HPQ Silicon is a Canadian technology stock focused on producing the critical materials needed to reach net-zero emissions. The company’s efforts are centred on fumed silica, high-purity silicon, silicon-based anode materials for battery applications and on-demand hydrogen production.
HPQ Silicon stock (TSXV:HPQ) last traded at C$0.22 per share. The stock has added 10 per cent year-over-year and 214.29 per cent since 2020.
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(Top image of Fumed Silica Reactor samples under third-party evaluation: HPQ Silicon)
