Boron Expert

Maryam Moravej

Maryam Moravej

Technical Marketing Manager

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Maryam is an expert in the development and commercialization of new products and new product applications in the metallurgy and ceramics industries. Before joining the borates team, she worked for seven years with Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium. She is fluent in English, French, and Persian.

Maryam has a bachelor of science and a master of science in materials engineering from Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran. She also holds a doctorate in materials and metallurgical engineering with a specialty in biomaterials from Laval University in Quebec, Canada, as well as a certificate of Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.

Decarbonizing glass production: Borates and sustainable sourcing

:: Thursday, October 10, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Decarbonizing glass production: Borates and sustainable sourcing
To ensure a sustainable future for both the industry and the planet, glass producers are implementing creative decarbonization solutions. Learn how committed partnership from material suppliers supports meaningful improvements.

Boron: Stabilizing the world’s most powerful permanent magnets

:: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Boron: Stabilizing the world’s most powerful permanent magnets
Discover the surprising role of boron in creating the powerful permanent magnets that drive everything from your earbuds to wind turbines. Dive into the fascinating story behind the magnets that make modern technology possible.

Harnessing Boron’s Properties for Metal Alloys

:: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Harnessing Boron’s Properties for Metal Alloys
See how boron’s properties make it an appealing choice for metal manufacturers looking to improve the strength, durability, and anti-corrosiveness of their metals.

Immobilizing Nuclear Waste with Borosilicate Glass

:: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Immobilizing Nuclear Waste with Borosilicate Glass
Discover borates’ role in nuclear waste vitrification and how borosilicate glass provides a long-term option for containing radioactive materials.

How Boron Nitride Improves Aluminum Extrusion

:: Thursday, June 15, 2023 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How Boron Nitride Improves Aluminum Extrusion
Aluminum extrusion is becoming more productive, less wasteful, and safer due to boron nitride solutions. Discover how boron is enhancing efficiency in this critical process.

How to Reduce Gypsum Board Weight with Boric Acid

:: Wednesday, May 24, 2023 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How to Reduce Gypsum Board Weight with Boric Acid
Higher shipping costs are straining the bottom lines of construction companies. Discover how boric acid can lower shipping costs by reducing gypsum board weight. All without compromising strength, safety, and quality.

Boron in Solar Energy: Powering Efficiency

:: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Boron in Solar Energy: Powering Efficiency
Solar power offers exciting potential as a clean and endless energy source. Yet scaling it will require more efficient and durable products for harnessing the sun’s power. Discover how boron helps improve the performance and increase the lifespan of solar energy products.

How Borates Enhance Refractory Application

:: Thursday, August 25, 2022 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
How Borates Enhance Refractory Application
From metallurgy to glassmaking, borates can enhance production environments where refractories play an important role. Borates fight corrosion, act as sintering agents, and help offset harmful emissions.

Multi-beneficial borates for metalworking

:: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Multi-beneficial borates for metalworking
Borates are essential, cost-effective additives that provide multiple benefits when used in metalworking fluid formulations. Learn more about borate additives and important considerations when selecting them for fluids.

Maximizing the Value of Essential Materials

:: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 :: Posted By Maryam Moravej
Maximizing the Value of Essential Materials
Spurred by the passage of the extensive U.S. infrastructure funding package, the construction industry is preparing for a surge in projects. A closer look at materials essential to these projects reveal that borates will play a key role in maximizing the value of construction products.
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