This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Metallon Clean Extractions B.V.. Active years: 2026.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2026
Title: Arturo Sommariva and a Lower-Impact Process for Lead Recovery.
Introduction
Arturo Sommariva is an inventor associated with Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy. His work includes a patented process designed to recover lead from the electrode pastes of end-of-life batteries while reducing environmental impact and energy consumption.
Latest Patents
Sommariva is associated with 1 patent: “Process with Low Environmental Impact and Reduced Energy Consumption for the Recovery of Lead from the Electrode Pastes of End-of-Life Batteries.” The invention describes obtaining metallic lead from lead compounds through a direct solid-solid reaction with metallic zinc. The process mixes the battery-derived lead compounds with zinc powder, adds water and an aqueous solution that can form soluble zinc salts, and separates the metallic lead from the liquid phase. It then uses electrolysis to recover zinc from the solution for reuse in the mixing stage.
Career Highlights
Sommariva is associated with Metallon Clean Extractions B.V. His patent focuses on recovering lead and reusing zinc within the process, with the stated aim of lowering environmental impact and energy consumption.
Collaborations
Giovanni Modica is identified as Sommariva’s coworker. The available information does not specify their particular roles or contributions to the patented process.
Conclusion
Arturo Sommariva’s patent presents a lead-recovery approach that combines metallic zinc treatment with zinc recovery for reuse, reflecting a focus on resource efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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