SiTration Raises $11.8 Million for Critical Metals Recovery
Summary
Founded as a spinoff from research conducted at MIT, SiTration is working to address the demand for critical materials needed to manufacture technologies that are key to the clean energy transition, including electric motors, wind turbines, and batteries. SiTrations patented porous silicon membrane technology provides chemical-free, energy-efficient extraction and recycling, reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as localized pollution from traditional material sourcing. Beyond revolutionizing clean energy material sourcing, the company is extending its membrane platform to metals refining and lithium-ion battery recycling, further solidifying its commitment to sustainability across a wide range of industries. The company has received grants from the Department of Energys ARPA-E and the National Science Foundation, and is working to implement their membrane platform in mining, metals refining, and lithium-ion battery recycling. 2150s investment thesis focuses on major unsolved problems across what it calls the Urban Stack, which comprises every element of the built environment, from the way our cities are designed, constructed and powered, to the way people live, work and are cared for.