A metal embodies a potential energy that makes it remarkably similar to a hydrocarbon, in that its most stable state in the environment corresponds to its oxidized form, yet it remains poised for ignition to release its energy. As a global manufacturer of industrial plants for ironmaking and steelmaking, Danieli has deep expertise in the transformation of iron ore into finished steel—a process requiring a substantial energy input. A significant portion of that energy remains trapped within the metal and can be released through an appropriate combustion process.
The topic of storing renewable electrical energy and transporting this medium remains one of the most widely debated issues of our time, in which the concept of carbon footprint is now taught to people from early childhood. While there may not be a single optimal scenario, Danieli believes that metallic powder as an energy carrier can be listed among the most promising solutions.
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