Lithium

Undertaking Recycling of Different Battery Chemistries

Applying advanced recycling techniques to extract several valuable, battery-grade materials

LFP

LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Formula: LiFePO₄

NMC

*NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide)

lco

LCO (Lithium Cobalt Oxide)
Formula: LiCoO₂

lto

LTO (Lithium Titanate)
Formula: Li₄Ti₅O₁₂

Zmo

ZMO (Zinc Manganese Oxide)

Formula: ZnMn₂O₄

Nimh

NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride)

Lithium-ion Batteries Recycling Process

Battery discharging

Battery dismantling

Raw material extraction

Black Mass leaching

Metal extraction

Recovering Critical Materials and Bringing Clean, Renewed Energy

With cutting-edge facilities and industrial-scale, low-CO2 processes, we extract a higher yield and purity from the end-of-life batteries and recover valuable materials.

Lithium
Cobalt
Nickel
Manganese
Graphite
Copper
Aluminium

Lithium is a fundamental element in lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from electric vehicles (EVs) to portable electronics. As the world shifts toward clean energy solutions, the demand for lithium has surged. Recycling lithium from used batteries helps conserve natural resources, reduces the environmental impact of mining, and ensures a more sustainable supply of this critical metal for future battery technologies. Efficient recycling methods also help mitigate the risks of lithium shortages in the face of growing global demand.

Cobalt

Cobalt is an essential metal for increasing the energy density and longevity of lithium-ion batteries. It is primarily used in cathodes to enhance battery performance, particularly in EVs and renewable energy storage systems. However, cobalt mining has raised ethical and environmental concerns due to its extraction in conflict zones and its energy-intensive mining process. Recycling cobalt from spent batteries can address these issues by reducing reliance on newly mined cobalt, promoting sustainable practices, and lowering the environmental footprint of battery production.

Nickel

Nickel is widely used in battery cathodes to improve energy storage capacity and extend battery life, particularly in high-performance electric vehicles. Nickel-rich batteries are gaining popularity for their efficiency in storing and delivering power. Recycling nickel is critical to reducing the environmental toll of mining, which can be energy-intensive and harmful to ecosystems. Reusing nickel in the battery supply chain helps mitigate resource depletion, lowers carbon emissions, and ensures that nickel is available for future advancements in clean energy storage solutions.

Manganese

Manganese is crucial in stabilizing the structure of battery cathodes and optimizing battery life. It plays a key role in the performance of lithium-ion batteries, particularly in medium- and high-power applications like EVs. As demand for such batteries increases, recycling manganese helps reduce the need for new mining operations, which often have negative environmental and social impacts. By recovering manganese from used batteries, we can lower the ecological cost of battery production while supporting the transition to renewable energy.

Graphite

Graphite is a vital component in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries, where it stores and releases electrical energy during charge and discharge cycles. The growing demand for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions has increased the need for high-quality graphite. Since the extraction and processing of natural graphite can be environmentally taxing, recycling graphite from spent batteries reduces the need for mining and supports a circular economy. Recycled graphite can be reused in new batteries, cutting down on waste and lowering the carbon footprint associated with battery production.

Copper

Copper is a key conductor in battery systems, facilitating the efficient transfer of electricity between cells and components. Copper is used extensively in battery wiring, connectors, and current collectors. As the demand for EVs and renewable energy storage solutions rises, recycling copper is essential for reducing mining waste and energy use. Copper recycling not only conserves natural resources but also helps lower the environmental impact of producing new copper, ensuring a sustainable supply for future energy storage technologies.

Aluminium

Aluminium is used in battery casings, current collectors, and other components due to its lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. In addition to its structural role, aluminium also helps improve the safety and efficiency of battery systems. Recycling aluminium is highly energy-efficient compared to primary production, significantly lowering its environmental impact. By recovering and reusing aluminium from old batteries, we reduce energy consumption and conserve valuable resources, while supporting the circular economy in the growing battery industry.

Recovering Critical Materials and Bringing Clean, Renewed Energy

With cutting-edge facilities and industrial-scale, low-CO2 processes, we extract a higher yield and purity from the end-of-life batteries and recover valuable materials.

Lithium

Lithium

Lithium is a fundamental element in lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from electric vehicles (EVs) to portable electronics. As the world shifts toward clean energy solutions, the demand for lithium has surged. Recycling lithium from used batteries helps conserve natural resources, reduces the environmental impact of mining, and ensures a more sustainable supply of this critical metal for future battery technologies. Efficient recycling methods also help mitigate the risks of lithium shortages in the face of growing global demand.