Periodic Products Announces Strategic Expansion Initiative For Metal Recovery And Environmental Remediation In Southern Africa

Periodic Products to explore opportunities for Chelok® Polymer Technology across mining and extractives markets.

Sarasota, Florida, USA — June 26,2026 — Periodic Products announced its intention to partner with Square Gate Group to explore market opportunities for its innovative Chelok® Polymer Technology within southern Africa’s mining, extractives, and environmental remediation sectors.

As global demand for metals continues to rise and mining companies face increasing pressure to improve efficiency and environmental performance, innovative recovery technologies are becoming essential. Chelok® Polymer Technology offers a scalable solution designed to recover metals while reducing reliance on traditional chemical processes.

The patented technology provides a cost-effective and highly efficient approach to removing, concentrating, and recovering metals from a wide range of inputs. Unlike traditional approaches, Chelok technology is designed to recover metals without the use of chemical precipitants or ion exchange resins.

Chelok polymers are non-toxic, reusable (up to 40 cycles), and scalable, offering potential applications across mining operations, industrial applications, and environmental remediation efforts in southern Africa and other global markets.

“We are excited to partner with Square Gate Group to identify potential business opportunities in southern Africa,” said Dr. Joseph Laurino, Ph.D., President and CEO of Periodic Products. “Chelok® Polymer Technology can support more efficient metal recovery while helping businesses address environmental challenges associated with metals processing and water treatment.”

This initiative will begin at the Future of Mining Summit 2026, held in Gaborone, Botswana, June 29–30. The annual summit, organized by The Project Magazine in partnership with the Botswana Chamber of Mines, brings together mining industry leaders to discuss innovation, sustainability, future business models, and best practices across the global extractives sector.

For more information, visit: https://futureofminingbw.com/about/

About Periodic Products, Inc.

Periodic Products, Inc. develops advanced polymer technologies designed to improve metal recovery, water treatment, and resource sustainability. Its patented Chelok® Polymer Technology enables the removal, concentration, and recovery of metals across a range of industrial and environmental applications.

For more information, visit: https://periodicproducts.com/

About Square Gate Group

Square Gate Group is a leading, investment facilitation and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) advisory firm headquartered in Gaborone, Botswana. Square Gate Group has an operational presence across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, and provides market entry, stakeholder engagement, in-country representation, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) advisory, and capital facilitation services.
For more information, visit: https://squaregategroup.com/

Chelok Technology Removes and Recovers Aluminum

Chelok® Technology: Removing Aluminum from Water, Soil, and Ash

At Periodic Products, we are committed to developing innovative solutions that improve environmental and industrial processes. One of our most powerful technologies, Chelok®, is revolutionizing the way aluminum is removed from water, soil, and ash.

The Challenge of Aluminum Contamination

Aluminum is a naturally occurring element, but excessive amounts in water and soil can pose environmental and operational challenges. In industrial processes, high aluminum levels can affect water quality, disrupt ecosystems, and reduce the efficiency of material recovery. In coal ash and other industrial byproducts, aluminum can complicate remediation and reuse efforts.

How Chelok® Technology Works

Chelok® is an advanced polymer chelation technology designed to selectively bind with aluminum ions. Once bound with the Chelok polymers, aluminum is rendered insoluble, making it easy to remove from water, captured from soil, or stabilized in ash. This process offers several key benefits including recovery for reuse:

  • Water Treatment: Chelok® effectively reduces aluminum levels in industrial and municipal water systems, improving safety, clarity and preventing scaling.
  • Soil Remediation: Contaminated soils can be treated with Chelok® to remove aluminum, restoring soil health.
  • Ash Processing: In coal and incinerator ash, Chelok® removes aluminum, aiding in safe disposal or metal recovery efforts.

A Sustainable and Scalable Solution

Chelok® is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and easy to integrate into existing treatment systems. Whether addressing aluminum contamination in water, remediating industrial sites, or managing ash byproducts, Chelok® provides a cost-effective and sustainable solution.

At Periodic Products, we continue to innovate with technologies that support cleaner water, healthier soils, and responsible industrial practices. Contact us today to learn how Chelok® can optimize your treatment processes!

📩 Visit PeriodicProducts.com for more information.  Call 954-764-7654 or email [email protected].

Innovations in Rare Earth Recovery: The Work of Dr. Joseph Laurino Foremost Expert on Rare Earth Elements

Rare earth elements (REEs) are critical components in a variety of advanced technologies, including clean energy systems, electronics, and defense applications. Dr. Joe Laurino, founder and CEO of Periodic Products, Inc., has emerged as a leading expert in the field of rare earth recovery and processing. His groundbreaking work combines chemical innovation and sustainable practices to address the global demand for these vital materials.

Dr. Laurino’s approach focuses on utilizing advanced chelating polymers, particularly the patented Chelok® Polymer Technology, to efficiently extract and recover REEs from complex sources such as mine tailings, phosphate rock, and other industrial by-products. This method offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional mining, reducing waste and enhancing the efficiency of rare earth extraction from secondary sources​ Periodic Products.

A notable achievement is his development of systems capable of recovering REEs from Florida’s phosphate mining by-products. These materials, often regarded as waste, contain significant concentrations of rare earths. By leveraging selective polymer technologies, Dr. Laurino has demonstrated how these elements can be recovered and reused, contributing to both resource conservation and reduced environmental impact​ Periodic Products MDPI.

Under Dr. Laurino’s leadership, Periodic Products has not only pioneered innovations in REE recovery but also expanded its applications to metal remediation, water treatment, and industrial sustainability. His expertise is recognized worldwide, positioning him as a foremost authority in rare earth recovery and sustainable material sciences​ Periodic Products.

Dr. Laurino’s contributions continue to drive advancements in this critical field, helping to secure the supply of rare earth elements for future technologies while minimizing ecological footprints.

Periodic Products, Inc. to Present at the People, Planet, and Prosperity for a Sustainable Future Conference

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Periodic Products, Inc. to Present at the People, Planet,
and Prosperity for a Sustainable Future Conference, Honolulu Hawaii

 

SARASOTA, FL, June 1, 2023 – – Periodic Products, Inc., a
material science development company with technologies to provide a cleaner and
more energy-efficient global environment, today announced that Dr. Joseph
Laurino, the Company’s founder, and CEO will present at the People, Planet, and
Prosperity for a Sustainable Future Conference at Chaminade University of Honolulu,
June 11 -13, 2023.

The presentation, titled “The Impact of New Water Insoluble
Polymers on Resource Utilization,” will be given on Monday, June 12, 2023 and
will highlight the Company’s work in the areas of drinking water purification,
environmental remediation, and rare earth metal recovery.

About Periodic Products, Inc.

Periodic Products, Inc. is a material science technology
company committed to advancing a cleaner and safer global environment through
the application of responsible science and breakthrough chemical technologies.
Periodic Products manufactures a full range of environmentally friendly
swimming pool chemicals and water filtration products containing its patented
biodegradable polymer compounds and metal-polymer composite materials. The Company’s
Chelok® metal chelating technology permanently removes iron (rust),
copper, manganese, and other metals from swimming pools and spas; removes
metals from drinking water; removes and recovers metal contaminants from ground
and surface waters; and recovers rare earth metals from industrial and mining
waste products. For more information visit www.periodicproducts.com or contact David McLaren at [email protected] or 941-952-3120.

 

 

Periodic Products Awarded Korean Patent for Conductive Polymer Technology

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Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 18, 2019

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a patent from the South Korean Intellectual Property Office (no. 10-19466963) for the Company’s conductive polymer technology and related processes.

The Company’s conductive and specialty polymers are an extension of its family of proprietary polymers. Developed to be a key component of newer lightweight batteries, the technology offers manufacturers significant design and engineering advantages.

South Korea is a dominant worldwide producer of automobiles and electronics, and is anticipated to be enthusiastic adopters of the Company’s new technology. “We are excited about the applications of our technology,” said Joseph Laurino, PhD, President and CEO of Periodic Products.

South Korea is currently the world’s fifth largest producer of passenger cars, manufacturing 3.36 million units in 2018. “Reducing weight has been a fundamental challenge of battery technology, particularly in the development of electric-powered automobiles,” Laurino said. “Lightweight batteries will translate to longer distances these vehicles can travel between charges.”

“We believe our conductive polymers have the potential to radically transform the electric vehicle market,” he added.

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Periodic Products Awarded Japanese Patent for Conductive Polymer Technology

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Fort Lauderdale, FL April 4, 2019

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a patent from the Japan Patent Office (no. 6446053) for the Company’s conductive polymer technology and related processes.

The Company’s conductive and specialty polymers are an extension of its family of proprietary polymers. Developed to be a key component of newer lightweight batteries, the technology offers manufacturers significant design and engineering advantages.

Japan – a dominant worldwide producer of automobiles and electronics – is anticipated to be enthusiastic adopters of the Company’s new technology. “We are excited about the applications of our technology in these two industries,” said Joseph Laurino, PhD, President and CEO of Periodic Products.

“Reducing weight has been a fundamental challenge of battery technology, particularly in the development of electric-powered automobiles,” Laurino continued. “Lightweight batteries will translate to longer distances these vehicles can travel between charges.”

Japan is currently the world’s second largest producer of passenger cars, manufacturing 8.36 million units in 2018. “Our conductive polymers have the potential to radically transform the electric vehicle market,” said Laurino.

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Periodic Products Featured in Energy Industry Journal

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Fort Lauderdale, FL – December 5, 2018

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that the Company was featured in an article in the December 2018 Edition of Natural Gas Electricity. The article, entitled “Rare Earth Metals from Fly Ash Are a Major Opportunity,” was authored by Joseph P. Laurino, PhD, the Company’s founder and CEO. The article highlighted the Company’s patented technology for the recovery of rare earth metals from coal ash.

Natural Gas Electricity is a monthly journal published for producers, marketers, and distributors in the natural gas and electricity marketplaces.

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Periodic Products Awarded Vietnamese Patent for Chelation Technology

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Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 23, 2018

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a Letters Patent from the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology at the National Office of Intellectual Property.

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Periodic Products Awarded Mexican Patent for Plastics and Fiber Technology

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Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 25, 2018

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a Letters Patent from the Mexican Patent Office (Instituto Mexicano de la Propiedad Industrial). The patent, awarded for the Company’s plastics and fiber technology, further extends Periodic Products’ patent portfolio in the Americas.

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Periodic Products Awarded Canadian Patent for Plastics and Fibers

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Fort Lauderdale, FL – October 22, 2018

Periodic Products Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a patent from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. The new patent, no. 2,764,893, is for the Company’s chelation technology, including its proprietary plastics, fibers and related processes.

The Canadian patent further extends the Company’s portfolio of domestic and international patents for its family of polymers.

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