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Brazil Shared Global Megatrends in the United Arab Emirates: Dematerialization in the Infrastructure Sector; and Electrification, with Niobium Technologies for Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Representatives from CBMM, the world leader in the production and marketing of niobium products, visited Masdar City during the trip, looking for opportunities for the company’s projects around the world. Focused on green solutions that prioritize sustainability, the city is located in the middle of the desert and aims to become CO2 neutral. “Minas Gerais is the largest producer of niobium in the world, which is a great ally for the innovation and competitiveness of industries. Identifying new partners and technologies in this area is of great importance for our segment,” recalls Flávio Roscoe, president of Fiemg.
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Brazil, one of the protagonists of the exhibition taking place in the United Arab Emirates. The Universal Expo is a giant global gathering that periodically brings together more than 190 countries, addressing themes such as culture, art, technology, innovation, architectural works, design, and human excellence.
Niobium Enables the Design of Advanced Materials for Building Smarter Cities, from Infrastructure to Energy Generation.
Niobium, a key element for the future, enables the design of advanced materials for building smarter cities, from infrastructure to energy generation. In this context, CBMM is dedicated to developing technological solutions that help industries in various segments overcome challenges with greater efficiency and sustainability.
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‘Interlocking brick’ made of earth arrives in the construction industry with cost reductions of up to 40% on the project.
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Espírito Santo will receive the largest engineering project in its history with the duplication of BR 262, which will have 50 viaducts, 28 bridges, and 2-kilometer tunnels cutting through the most challenging mountainous region of the entire state.
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A project of nearly 9 million reais already has the first kilometer paved in Santa Catarina and promises to completely transform the access between Jaraguá do Sul and Rio dos Cedros in an area where tourism is growing at a rapid pace.
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A couple builds a system to bring water from the spring to their land, climbs a hill with materials on their backs, and creates a simple, cheap, and sustainable solution to ensure their own water supply.
The niobium giant will participate in the mission in the United Arab Emirates with the goal of sharing the latest evidence related to two global megatrends: dematerialization in the infrastructure sector; and electrification, with niobium technologies for lithium-ion batteries.
Studies show that the use of niobium microalloyed steel in the construction of buildings, overpasses, and bridges ensures a reduction of up to 20% in the use of natural resources and raw materials, such as steel itself, in addition to resulting in safer and more resilient projects.
“We have many examples of iconic constructions with niobium around the world, such as the Millau Bridge, the highest in the world, located in France, or the Zandhazen Bridge, the longest in Europe, located in the Netherlands. In Beijing, China, the Zun Tower, one of the tallest buildings on the planet, at 528 meters, is twice as resistant to seismic shaking as a conventional building, thanks to the use of niobium microalloyed steel in its structure,” explains Leonardo Silvestre, Market Development Manager at CBMM.
CBMM Has Over 40 Projects in Partnership with Universities, Research Institutes, and Companies Worldwide for the Development of Niobium Lithium-Ion Batteries.
Thinking about electrification, CBMM has over 40 projects in partnership with universities, research institutes, and companies worldwide for the development of niobium lithium-ion batteries. “These batteries have exclusive features for ultra-fast recharging, in less than 10 minutes; greater stability, with a lower risk of explosion; and longer life,” explains Rogério Ribas, Battery Products Manager at CBMM.
CBMM recently announced investments in two startups to accelerate innovations in batteries using niobium technology. The British startup Echion is dedicated to developing applications for the automotive sector; while the American startup Battery Streak focuses on using niobium oxide in batteries for electronic devices and drones.
Annually, the Brazilian multinational CBMM invests about R$ 200 million in its technology program, with R$ 140 million allocated to steelmaking and R$ 60 million to batteries. With the expectation of diversifying its market operations, the company estimates that by 2030, 25% of its revenue will come from battery products.
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