The BioReSteel project meeting took place on May 28, 2024, at KTH in Stockholm, Sweden. The discussions focused on identifying the most suitable biomass residues for biocarbon production, key quality factors limiting biocarbon usage in EAF steelmaking, the role of biocarbon in the EAF process, and methods for producing bio-iron oxides briquettes.

BioReSteel is pioneering a biocarbon production concept tailored for EAF steelmaking, utilizing hydrochar derived from low-value biomass via hydrothermal carbonization. This innovative approach transforms underutilized, wet materials into valuable resources for steel production.

The project is supported by the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) and involves multiple partners, including Swerim AB, SSAB, RWTH-IOB, Ingelia, FENO, RINA Consulting Centro Sviluppo Materiali, KTH, CELSA-GSW, ORI Martin Group, and UPV-ITQ.

For more details about the project, please feel free to reach out to Chuan Wang, the BioReSteel coordinator from Swerim AB.