PyroGenesis Confirms Third-Party SEM Analysis Supports Pilot-Scale Fumed Silica Morphology Consistent with Commercial-Grade Fumed Silica

Company Overview - PyroGenesis Inc. is a high-tech company focused on designing, developing, manufacturing, and commercializing all-electric plasma processes and sustainable solutions for heavy industry [9] - The company is involved in three verticals: Commodity Security & Optimization, Energy Transition and Emission Reduction, and Waste Remediation [8] Recent Developments - PyroGenesis has confirmed that third-party Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) analysis validates key technical metrics for fumed silica samples generated by its pilot scale plant [1][4] - The SEM imagery from Phase 1 Test 5 shows that the material matches lab-scale fumed silica results, indicating improved particle structure [4] - Data from Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis suggests that reactor enhancements are successfully closing the gap between pilot-run and lab-scale surface area performance [4] Upcoming Trials - Phase 2 performance trials are scheduled for August 2025 to further validate material quality and prepare for commercial qualification [1][4] - The company is focusing on process stability, yield enhancement, and further surface area refinements as it approaches Phase 2 [4] Industry Context - Fumed silica is a widely used industrial material found in various products, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and construction materials [10] - The development of fumed silica aligns with economic drivers key to global heavy industry, enhancing the availability of critical minerals [8]