MIT researcher launches venture to decarbonize steel production

A founder is developing a new process to produce steel with lower emissions and costs than traditional blast furnace methods, targeting an industry that has seen little technological change since the 1800s.

First covered Sep 8, 2026 · 3:33 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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18d MIT Technology Review · Climate This founder is making cheaper, cleaner steel — The steel industry isn’t exactly known for innovation. Very little has changed about purifying iron ore since the process was invented and commercialized in…

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Appeared in: 2026-09-08 (#7) · 2026-09-09 (#16)

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