Lithium-ion Battery Recycling
Environmentally friendly, bespoke lithium-ion battery recycling solutions
At a glance
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Development stage
Proof-of-concept
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Investment stage
Pre-Seed
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UNSW affiliation
Spinout - staff led
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Technology readiness level
TRL 3
Lithium-ion battery recycling technology
We provide a low-cost and environmentally friendly approach that relies on the chemistry within the batteries to determine an ideal recycling methodology. This allows ‘direct’ extraction of the anode as well as re-use and re-constitution of the cathode.
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The team is developing methods to recycle lithium-ion batteries efficiently, as demonstrated for one specific chemistry. This process is environmentally friendly and cheap. It uses reagents found in swimming pools and hair salons, allowing it to make smaller recycling units. The process also allows for the extraction of battery active materials without the need for conversion or reprocessing, i.e., they can be used directly in lithium-ion batteries. This technology can significantly reduce recycling costs, steps, and processes, and add significant value.
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- Lithium-ion battery recycling is a complex, dangerous and environmentally costly process.
- The entire process, from transport to storage to recycling, carries the risk of fire and explosions. Chemicals used in the process are highly toxic and base elements must be converted before re-processing into battery active materials.
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- Grid-scale battery installations, which are typically operated by companies such as United, Origin and AGL.
- Easily expanded to household storage units and electric vehicles.
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- Demonstrated process on 30 Ah lithium-ion cells used in grid-scale battery installations.
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