Aqua Metals uses bench-scale testing to recycle LFP
Bench-scale testing and engineering analysis for Aqua Metals’ new process for recycling lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) battery materials are now complete. This process emphasises the company’s position as a leader in the movement towards a circular battery supply chain and highlights Aqua Metals’ technology’s adaptability to market needs. It is possible to add the LFP recycling […]
Battery recycling accelerated by Ecobat with three lithium recycling plants
In just one year, Ecobat has commissioned three lithium-ion battery recycling facilities located in Hettstedt, Germany; Casa Grande, Arizona; and Darlaston, England. These plants are now fully operational and can process 10,000 tons of lithium-ion batteries every year with plans to scale them to a 25,000 tonne capacity. The plant in Hettstedt processes EV packs, […]
Panasonic aims to use 20% recycled cathode material in batteries
Panasonic Energy aims to have integrated 20% recycled cathode materials into its automotive batteries by 2030 to help develop a sustainable, closed-loop battery recycling system. Panasonic is collaborating with Sumitomo Metal Mining to transform nickel from lithium-ion battery cathodes into high-quality nickel sulfate, reducing the requirement for new raw materials and improving battery production sustainability. […]
Altilium develops hydrometallurgy method for automotive battery recycling
Demand for rare materials within batteries used in electric vehicles is escalating rapidly and as recycling these batteries is difficult, companies are experimenting with new and alternative methods for retrieving these materials from used power cells. Altilium claim they have made a major breakthrough using hydrometallurgy. The International Energy Agency (IEA) states that, ‘nearly one […]
Car manufacturers and association fined €458 million by European Commission
The European Automobiles Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) alongside 15 major car manufacturers have been fined €458 million, due to a cartel surrounding end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling. End-of-life vehicle recycling is used to recover valuable materials and minimise waste. To aid the EU’s decarbonisation, recycling ambition, and manufacturers efforts to comply with CO2 emission targets, a flexibility […]
Duesenfeld system focuses on battery cell scrap
A system for recycling lithium-ion batteries has been established by Duesenfeld. This system supplies graphite and electrolytes that are marketable, and it also produces marketable metals. Duesenfeld’s patented process begins with discharging end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, along with the recovery of the embedded energy. Then it uses thermodynamic, mechanical, and hydrometallurgical processes. The company has stated […]
Battery recycling could ease mining difficulties
Redwood Materials is storing batteries gathered from laptops, electric vehicles, toothbrushes, and other lithium-ion devices in piles and boxes across thirty acres of high desert. These batteries are waiting to be recycled at the biggest facility within the country. Recycling results in less virgin material being extracted, which is essential as currently 180,000 metric tons […]
Sustainable partnership started between Webasto and cylib
A cooperation agreement has started between Webasto and cylib, and it states that cylib will collect and recycle production waste and used batteries from Webasto’s European sites. The need for new recycling solutions is quickly increasing, as the number of used batteries rises, which is caused by the electrification of the automotive industry. Simultaneously, demand […]
Hilti and Livium sign battery recycling agreement
A three-year exclusive agreement between Livium Ltd and Hilti (Aust.) Pty Ltd. will start on April 1, 2025. This partnership enables Hilti to recycle its Fleet Management batteries in Australia. This will support Livium’s aim to widen its recycling material supply chain, whilst also enlarging access to end-of-life lithium-ion batteries through a variety of sectors. […]
Partnership between Call2Recycle and RLG looks to improve battery recycling collection safety
Call2Recycle and RLG have begun a collaboration focusing on advancing battery collection safety. The collaboration will use RLG’s LiSa box to address the increasing challenges affecting the recycling sector and to enhance safety. LiSa boxes will be brought into Call2Recycle’s vast collection network, and it will offer a safe, scalable storage and transportation solution for […]
