Sustainable recycling of precious metals

Omar Martinez Mora is defined by his curiosity. When he was a child, he once conducted an experiment where he connected two pieces of a pencil to a battery and put them into salty water, which caused some bubbles to come out. He did not know it then, but he had discovered his true passion, Electrochemistry. His inquisitive nature eventually led him to study chemistry, specializing in Electrochemistry. Pursuing his passion, he moved all the way from Mexico to VITO and KULeuven to pursue his PhD. He is now working towards creating a more sustainable future using electrochemistry to recover precious metals that would otherwise go to waste. This helps to give these materials a second chance, as they are essential to ensure a greener future.