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Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE)

Molten Regolith Electrolysis (MRE)

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Direct electrolysis of molten lunar regolith at 1600°C to simultaneously produce oxygen gas and metal alloy (Fe, Al, Si, Ti)
Method Type
Electrochemical
Input Material
Bulk lunar regolith (no beneficiation needed)
Output
O₂ gas + metal alloy ingot
Efficiency
Moderate - handles raw regolith but requires high temperature
Space Viability
Good - demonstrated by Metalysis/ESA; produces both O₂ and useful metals

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