Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a leading public institution in higher education and research, specialising in engineering, architecture, and technology. As Spain’s most prominent technology university, UPC hosts over 30,000 students, 30 departments, and 141 research groups. Renowned for its commitment to research and innovation, UPC is at the forefront of addressing societal challenges through cutting-edge solutions and sustainable practices. The university actively participates in international research programs and collaborations, including Horizon 2020 and other European initiatives, with a total financial contribution of €80.9 million (2022). UPC’s dynamic environment fosters strong industry partnerships and contributes significantly to technological advancements and resource efficiency. With a focus on fostering a circular economy and supporting impactful, market-ready innovations, UPC is dedicated to driving progress and facilitating global cooperation.
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya brings extensive experience and knowledge to demonstrate innovative processes for secondary resource valorisation. The main role in the NEO-CYCLE project is focused on boron extraction and selective separation, contributing to the sustainable upcycling of spent NdFeB magnets.
Electro-membrane processes, Ion-exchange, solvent extraction
