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The clean energy transition is reshaping the world, and lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of it — powering electric vehicles, smartphones, and grid-scale storage. But there’s an often-ignored chapter in the battery story: what happens after the battery has completed its useful life?
At Nav Prakriti, we see retired batteries not as hazardous waste, but as a secondary mine of valuable raw materials. By applying science-driven recovery techniques, we transform discarded cells into high-purity inputs for new batteries, creating a truly circular ecosystem.
Why Battery Recovery Matters
The challenge:
- Globally, over 1.6 million tonnes of lithium-ion batteries are already reaching end-of-life each year, and this number could double within the decade.
- In India, the figure is climbing past 70,000 tonnes annually, driven by EV adoption and energy storage installations.
- The metals locked inside — lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, copper, and aluminium — are finite resources with supply chains concentrated in a handful of countries.
The opportunity:
- Recovery reduces dependence on primary mining, which is both resource-intensive and environmentally damaging.
- Recycling routes, especially hydrometallurgy, can achieve metal recovery rates as high as 90–95%, delivering battery-grade compounds fit for reuse in manufacturing.
- Every kilowatt-hour of battery recycled avoids dozens of kilograms of CO₂ emissions compared to producing metals from virgin ore.
For us, it’s simple: end-of-life should mean beginning-of-value.
How Battery-Grade Recovery Works
The journey from waste to raw material is multi-stage, blending engineering precision with environmental responsibility.
1. Collection & Safe Neutralisation
Before dismantling, used batteries are safely discharged. This prevents risks such as short-circuiting, fire, or thermal runaway.
2. Sorting & Dismantling
Cells vary widely by chemistry (NMC, LFP, LCO, NCA, LTO) and by form (cylindrical, pouch, prismatic). Sorting ensures each type follows the right recovery pathway. Packs are then dismantled into modules and cells, separating plastics, wiring, and electronic components.
3. Mechanical Processing & Black Mass Production
Cells are shredded in controlled conditions to produce three fractions:
- Metals (copper, aluminium, steel)
- Non-metals (plastics, separator foils)
- Black mass — a dark powder of electrode material (nickel, cobalt, lithium compounds, graphite) that is the real treasure of the process.
4. Metallurgical Extraction
This is where recovery science steps in:
- Pyrometallurgy (smelting) — effective for cobalt and nickel, though lithium recovery is poor.
- Hydrometallurgy (leaching & solvent extraction) — dissolves black mass to separate lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese with high efficiency.
- Direct recycling — an emerging technique that restores cathode materials directly without breaking them down into metals.
5. Refining to Battery-Grade
Recovered compounds like lithium carbonate or nickel-cobalt hydroxide undergo purification to meet battery-industry purity levels — sometimes requiring contaminants in the parts-per-million range.
6. Closing the Loop
The refined materials re-enter the supply chain, enabling the production of new lithium-ion batteries without relying solely on freshly mined resources.
Key Numbers to Keep in Mind
- Global capacity: Around 1.6 Mt/year of batteries recycled today, projected to exceed 3 Mt/year soon.
- Recovery efficiency: Hydrometallurgy achieves 90–95% yields for metals like cobalt and nickel.
- Carbon impact: Recycling a single kWh of lithium-ion battery can save over 50 kg of CO₂ equivalent compared to mining.
Why Choose Nav Prakriti
At Nav Prakriti, we combine science with scale to make recovery meaningful:
- End-to-end processes: from safe collection to refined, battery-grade outputs.
- State-of-the-art recovery lines: including black mass processing and hydrometallurgical refining.
- Sustainability focus: lowering carbon footprints, enabling circularity, and supporting India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
- Trust & compliance: we meet quality standards required by OEMs and battery manufacturers while ensuring environmental safety.
The Road Ahead
Battery chemistry will continue to evolve — from today’s lithium-ion cells to tomorrow’s sodium-ion or solid-state systems. Regulations are tightening, and demand for recycled content in new batteries is rising. Businesses that integrate recycled feedstock into their supply chains will not just meet compliance but also secure long-term material resilience.
For us, the message is clear: battery recovery is not an afterthought — it is the backbone of a sustainable energy future.
Closing Note
Turning old batteries into high-value raw materials is more than recycling. It’s engineering a closed loop for the energy transition. At Nav Prakriti, we are building that loop today — so that tomorrow’s EVs and storage systems are powered not just by innovation, but by respo
The clean energy transition is reshaping the world, and lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of it — powering electric vehicles, smartphones, and grid-scale storage. But there’s an often-ignored chapter in the battery story: what happens after the battery has completed its useful life?
At Nav Prakriti, we see retired batteries not as hazardous waste, but as a secondary mine of valuable raw materials. By applying science-driven recovery techniques, we transform discarded cells into high-purity inputs for new batteries, creating a truly circular ecosystem.
Why Battery Recovery Matters
The challenge:
- Globally, over 1.6 million tonnes of lithium-ion batteries are already reaching end-of-life each year, and this number could double within the decade.
- In India, the figure is climbing past 70,000 tonnes annually, driven by EV adoption and energy storage installations.
- The metals locked inside — lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, copper, and aluminium — are finite resources with supply chains concentrated in a handful of countries.
The opportunity:
- Recovery reduces dependence on primary mining, which is both resource-intensive and environmentally damaging.
- Recycling routes, especially hydrometallurgy, can achieve metal recovery rates as high as 90–95%, delivering battery-grade compounds fit for reuse in manufacturing.
- Every kilowatt-hour of battery recycled avoids dozens of kilograms of CO₂ emissions compared to producing metals from virgin ore.
For us, it’s simple: end-of-life should mean beginning-of-value.
How Battery-Grade Recovery Works
The journey from waste to raw material is multi-stage, blending engineering precision with environmental responsibility.
1. Collection & Safe Neutralisation
Before dismantling, used batteries are safely discharged. This prevents risks such as short-circuiting, fire, or thermal runaway.
2. Sorting & Dismantling
Cells vary widely by chemistry (NMC, LFP, LCO, NCA, LTO) and by form (cylindrical, pouch, prismatic). Sorting ensures each type follows the right recovery pathway. Packs are then dismantled into modules and cells, separating plastics, wiring, and electronic components.
3. Mechanical Processing & Black Mass Production
Cells are shredded in controlled conditions to produce three fractions:
- Metals (copper, aluminium, steel)
- Non-metals (plastics, separator foils)
- Black mass — a dark powder of electrode material (nickel, cobalt, lithium compounds, graphite) that is the real treasure of the process.
4. Metallurgical Extraction
This is where recovery science steps in:
- Pyrometallurgy (smelting) — effective for cobalt and nickel, though lithium recovery is poor.
- Hydrometallurgy (leaching & solvent extraction) — dissolves black mass to separate lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese with high efficiency.
- Direct recycling — an emerging technique that restores cathode materials directly without breaking them down into metals.
5. Refining to Battery-Grade
Recovered compounds like lithium carbonate or nickel-cobalt hydroxide undergo purification to meet battery-industry purity levels — sometimes requiring contaminants in the parts-per-million range.
6. Closing the Loop
The refined materials re-enter the supply chain, enabling the production of new lithium-ion batteries without relying solely on freshly mined resources.
Key Numbers to Keep in Mind
- Global capacity: Around 1.6 Mt/year of batteries recycled today, projected to exceed 3 Mt/year soon.
- Recovery efficiency: Hydrometallurgy achieves 90–95% yields for metals like cobalt and nickel.
- Carbon impact: Recycling a single kWh of lithium-ion battery can save over 50 kg of CO₂ equivalent compared to mining.
Why Choose Nav Prakriti
At Nav Prakriti, we combine science with scale to make recovery meaningful:
- End-to-end processes: from safe collection to refined, battery-grade outputs.
- State-of-the-art recovery lines: including black mass processing and hydrometallurgical refining.
- Sustainability focus: lowering carbon footprints, enabling circularity, and supporting India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
- Trust & compliance: we meet quality standards required by OEMs and battery manufacturers while ensuring environmental safety.
The Road Ahead
Battery chemistry will continue to evolve — from today’s lithium-ion cells to tomorrow’s sodium-ion or solid-state systems. Regulations are tightening, and demand for recycled content in new batteries is rising. Businesses that integrate recycled feedstock into their supply chains will not just meet compliance but also secure long-term material resilience.
For us, the message is clear: battery recovery is not an afterthought — it is the backbone of a sustainable energy future.
Closing Note
Turning old batteries into high-value raw materials is more than recycling. It’s engineering a closed loop for the energy transition. At Nav Prakriti, we are building that loop today — so that tomorrow’s EVs and storage systems are powered not just by innovation, but by respo
The clean energy transition is reshaping the world, and lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of it — powering electric vehicles, smartphones, and grid-scale storage. But there’s an often-ignored chapter in the battery story: what happens after the battery has completed its useful life?
At Nav Prakriti, we see retired batteries not as hazardous waste, but as a secondary mine of valuable raw materials. By applying science-driven recovery techniques, we transform discarded cells into high-purity inputs for new batteries, creating a truly circular ecosystem.
Why Battery Recovery Matters
The challenge:
- Globally, over 1.6 million tonnes of lithium-ion batteries are already reaching end-of-life each year, and this number could double within the decade.
- In India, the figure is climbing past 70,000 tonnes annually, driven by EV adoption and energy storage installations.
- The metals locked inside — lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, copper, and aluminium — are finite resources with supply chains concentrated in a handful of countries.
The opportunity:
- Recovery reduces dependence on primary mining, which is both resource-intensive and environmentally damaging.
- Recycling routes, especially hydrometallurgy, can achieve metal recovery rates as high as 90–95%, delivering battery-grade compounds fit for reuse in manufacturing.
- Every kilowatt-hour of battery recycled avoids dozens of kilograms of CO₂ emissions compared to producing metals from virgin ore.
For us, it’s simple: end-of-life should mean beginning-of-value.
How Battery Recycling / Recovery Works
The journey from waste to raw material is multi-stage, blending engineering precision with environmental responsibility.
1. Collection & Safe Neutralisation
Before dismantling, used batteries are safely discharged. This prevents risks such as short-circuiting, fire, or thermal runaway.
2. Sorting & Dismantling
Cells vary widely by chemistry (NMC, LFP, LCO, NCA, LTO) and by form (cylindrical, pouch, prismatic). Sorting ensures each type follows the right recovery pathway. Packs are then dismantled into modules and cells, separating plastics, wiring, and electronic components.
3. Mechanical Processing & Black Mass Production
Cells are shredded in controlled conditions to produce three fractions:
- Metals (copper, aluminium, steel)
- Non-metals (plastics, separator foils)
- Black mass — a dark powder of electrode material (nickel, cobalt, lithium compounds, graphite) that is the real treasure of the process.
4. Metallurgical Extraction
This is where recovery science steps in:
- Pyrometallurgy (smelting) — effective for cobalt and nickel, though lithium recovery is poor.
- Hydrometallurgy (leaching & solvent extraction) — dissolves black mass to separate lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese with high efficiency.
- Direct recycling — an emerging technique that restores cathode materials directly without breaking them down into metals.
5. Refining to Battery-Grade
Recovered compounds like lithium carbonate or nickel-cobalt hydroxide undergo purification to meet battery-industry purity levels — sometimes requiring contaminants in the parts-per-million range.
6. Closing the Loop
The refined materials re-enter the supply chain, enabling the production of new lithium-ion batteries without relying solely on freshly mined resources.
Key Numbers to Keep in Mind
- Global capacity: Around 1.6 Mt/year of batteries recycled today, projected to exceed 3 Mt/year soon.
- Recovery efficiency: Hydrometallurgy achieves 90–95% yields for metals like cobalt and nickel.
- Carbon impact: Recycling a single kWh of lithium-ion battery can save over 50 kg of CO₂ equivalent compared to mining.
Why Choose Nav Prakriti
At Nav Prakriti, we combine science with scale to make recovery meaningful:
- End-to-end processes: from safe collection to refined, battery-grade outputs.
- State-of-the-art recovery lines: including black mass processing and hydrometallurgical refining.
- Sustainability focus: lowering carbon footprints, enabling circularity, and supporting India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
- Trust & compliance: we meet quality standards required by OEMs and battery manufacturers while ensuring environmental safety.
The Road Ahead
Battery chemistry will continue to evolve — from today’s lithium-ion cells to tomorrow’s sodium-ion or solid-state systems. Regulations are tightening, and demand for recycled content in new batteries is rising. Businesses that integrate recycled feedstock into their supply chains will not just meet compliance but also secure long-term material resilience.
For us, the message is clear: battery recovery is not an afterthought — it is the backbone of a sustainable energy future.
Closing Note
Turning old batteries into high-value raw materials is more than recycling. It’s engineering a closed loop for the energy transition. At Nav Prakriti, we are building that loop today — so that tomorrow’s EVs and storage systems are powered not just by innovation, but by respo
The clean energy transition is reshaping the world, and lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of it — powering electric vehicles, smartphones, and grid-scale storage. But there’s an often-ignored chapter in the battery story: what happens after the battery has completed its useful life?
At Nav Prakriti, we see retired batteries not as hazardous waste, but as a secondary mine of valuable raw materials. By applying science-driven recovery techniques, we transform discarded cells into high-purity inputs for new batteries, creating a truly circular ecosystem.
Why Battery Recycling Matters
The challenge:
- Globally, over 1.6 million tonnes of lithium-ion batteries are already reaching end-of-life each year, and this number could double within the decade.
- In India, the figure is climbing past 70,000 tonnes annually, driven by EV adoption and energy storage installations.
- The metals locked inside — lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, copper, and aluminium — are finite resources with supply chains concentrated in a handful of countries.
The opportunity:
- Recovery reduces dependence on primary mining, which is both resource-intensive and environmentally damaging.
- Recycling routes, especially hydrometallurgy, can achieve metal recovery rates as high as 90–95%, delivering battery-grade compounds fit for reuse in manufacturing.
- Every kilowatt-hour of battery recycled avoids dozens of kilograms of CO₂ emissions compared to producing metals from virgin ore.
For us, it’s simple: end-of-life should mean beginning-of-value.
How Battery-Grade Recovery Works
The journey from waste to raw material is multi-stage, blending engineering precision with environmental responsibility.
1. Collection & Safe Neutralisation
Before dismantling, used batteries are safely discharged. This prevents risks such as short-circuiting, fire, or thermal runaway.
2. Sorting & Dismantling
Cells vary widely by chemistry (NMC, LFP, LCO, NCA, LTO) and by form (cylindrical, pouch, prismatic). Sorting ensures each type follows the right recovery pathway. Packs are then dismantled into modules and cells, separating plastics, wiring, and electronic components.
3. Mechanical Processing & Black Mass Production
Cells are shredded in controlled conditions to produce three fractions:
- Metals (copper, aluminium, steel)
- Non-metals (plastics, separator foils)
- Black mass — a dark powder of electrode material (nickel, cobalt, lithium compounds, graphite) that is the real treasure of the process.
4. Metallurgical Extraction
This is where recovery science steps in:
- Pyrometallurgy (smelting) — effective for cobalt and nickel, though lithium recovery is poor.
- Hydrometallurgy (leaching & solvent extraction) — dissolves black mass to separate lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese with high efficiency.
- Direct recycling — an emerging technique that restores cathode materials directly without breaking them down into metals.
5. Refining to Battery-Grade
Recovered compounds like lithium carbonate or nickel-cobalt hydroxide undergo purification to meet battery-industry purity levels — sometimes requiring contaminants in the parts-per-million range.
6. Closing the Loop
The refined materials re-enter the supply chain, enabling the production of new lithium-ion batteries without relying solely on freshly mined resources.
Key Numbers to Keep in Mind
- Global capacity: Around 1.6 Mt/year of batteries recycled today, projected to exceed 3 Mt/year soon.
- Recovery efficiency: Hydrometallurgy achieves 90–95% yields for metals like cobalt and nickel.
- Carbon impact: Recycling a single kWh of lithium-ion battery can save over 50 kg of CO₂ equivalent compared to mining.
Why Choose Nav Prakriti
At Nav Prakriti, we combine science with scale to make recovery meaningful:
- End-to-end processes: from safe collection to refined, battery-grade outputs.
- State-of-the-art recovery lines: including black mass processing and hydrometallurgical refining.
- Sustainability focus: lowering carbon footprints, enabling circularity, and supporting India’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework.
- Trust & compliance: we meet quality standards required by OEMs and battery manufacturers while ensuring environmental safety.
The Road Ahead
Battery chemistry will continue to evolve — from today’s lithium-ion cells to tomorrow’s sodium-ion or solid-state systems. Regulations are tightening, and demand for recycled content in new batteries is rising. Businesses that integrate recycled feedstock into their supply chains will not just meet compliance but also secure long-term material resilience.
For us, the message is clear: battery recovery is not an afterthought — it is the backbone of a sustainable energy future.
Closing Note
Turning old batteries into high-value raw materials is more than recycling. It’s engineering a closed loop for the energy transition. At Nav Prakriti, we are building that loop today — so that tomorrow’s EVs and storage systems are powered not just by innovation, but by respo
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