Technical Literature Assessments | Critical Minerals Consulting

What I Offer

I provide rapid, high-quality technical literature reviews for early-stage startups developing rare earth extraction, separation technologies, and critical minerals recovery processes.

Before you scale your technology or prepare for investor due diligence, understand what the scientific literature says about your approach.

What You Get

Comprehensive prior art analysis — Who's tried similar approaches and what were the results?
Technical feasibility indicators — Recovery rates, purity levels, energy requirements from peer-reviewed research
Known challenges and failure modes — Technical hurdles documented in literature
Regulatory and environmental considerations — Compliance factors identified in research
Knowledge gaps and de-risking recommendations — Where you should focus R&D efforts
Annotated bibliography — 30-50 most relevant sources with key takeaways

Ideal for: Pre-seed to Series A startups needing to validate technical approaches, prepare for investor due diligence, or identify R&D priorities before scaling.

Deliverable: 15-20 page technical report | Timeline: 3-4 weeks | Investment: $3,500-$5,000

How It Works

Discovery Call

We discuss your technology, specific questions, and define the scope of the literature review.

Research Phase

I conduct a comprehensive search across academic databases, patents, and industry publications.

Analysis & Synthesis

I synthesize findings into actionable insights specific to your technology and business needs.

Delivery & Debrief

You receive a detailed report plus a 1-hour video call to discuss findings and answer questions.

About Me

Will Bump

I'm a PhD student specializing in rare earth element separation and process optimization. My academic research focuses on improving the efficiency and economics of critical minerals recovery technologies.

I have completed two comprehensive academic literature reviews: one on rare earth extraction and phosphogypsum recycling for ExxonMobil, and I am currently conducting a second on the solvent extraction of rare earths. This work has involved analyzing hundreds of academic papers, patents, and technical reports to characterize the state of the art in REE recovery and separation technologies.

I'm now bringing this research expertise to early-stage startups who need rapid, high-quality technical assessments without the overhead of traditional consulting firms.

Rare Earth Elements Solvent Extraction Critical Minerals Separation Technology Literature Review Technical Due Diligence

Why a Literature Review?

70%

of startups fail due to building something the market doesn't need

$500K+

Average cost of a failed R&D pivot

2-6 months

Time saved by validating early

Before you commit significant resources to R&D, understand what's already been tried. A comprehensive literature review helps you:

Avoid repeating expensive mistakes others have made
Identify the most promising technical approaches based on published results
Understand regulatory and environmental hurdles before you encounter them
Make data-driven decisions about R&D priorities and resource allocation
Prepare more credible investor pitches backed by scientific evidence

Ready to Validate Your Technology?

Don't invest millions in R&D without understanding what the science says.

Schedule a Discovery Call

Get Started

Ready to validate your technology with a comprehensive literature review? Let's talk about your project.

Or email me directly at: will.bump@reeresearch.com