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Maryam Moravej

Boron Expert

Maryam Moravej

Senior Manager, Technical Marketing

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.

Resources

Built for the extreme: Ultra-high temperature ceramics

Learn how ultra-high temperature ceramics TiB₂, ZrB₂, and HfB₂ combine high melting points, thermal conductivity, and industrial versatility.

Unlocking next-gen applications with boron nitride

Researchers are studying how boron nitride and its special properties can be used for advanced applications, including space radiation shielding, quantum systems, and smart clothing.

How boron enhances ceramic glazes

Discover how boron improves melting behavior in ceramic glazes and helps manufacturers overcome challenges posed by faster firing cycles and evolving regulations.

How boron supports specialized cement applications

See how boron can be used in cement mixtures for specialized needs ranging from greater setting control to sulfate resistance to nuclear shielding.

Borates for metal recovery and aluminum recycling

Metal recycling and recovery are two sides of the same coin. Recycling is reprocessing scrap or waste metal into new products. Recovery is the process that extracts purified metal from scrap. Recycling and recovery of metals can come from scrap or from slag that is left over from a primary smelting operation.

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

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

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

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

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.