Review Barry’s Resources on Lithium and Battery Materials
Waste Treatment of Solids, Liquids and Gases in Battery Recycling
November 12, 2025
Emissions, such as toxic gases, contaminated wastewater and explosive dust, require the same rigorous environmental controls as specialty chemical manufacturing.
Black Mass Testing Methods Need Industry Standards
September 12, 2025
Different battery types require tailored recycling approaches, but the industry lacks standardized testing methods for measuring elemental composition.
The Battery Material Nobody Talks About
July 11, 2025
While lithium gets all the attention, recovering graphite could be key to a sustainable battery supply chain.
Engineering Safety Into Lithium-Ion Recycling
May 9, 2025
As battery recycling facilities expand nationwide, implementing robust chemical safety protocols becomes critical to preventing hazards from combustible dust and toxic electrolytes…
Inside the Quality Control Lab of Lithium-Ion Cell Manufacturing
March 5, 2025
Explore the complexities of battery cell testing and the rigorous standards that must be applied to the process.
11 Essential Steps in Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing
January 14, 2025
https://www.chemicalprocessing.com/voices/barry-on-batteries/article/55260573/barry-on-batteries-11-essential-steps-in-lithium-ion-battery-cell-manufacturing
Barry on Batteries: The Chemical Engineer’s Guide to Battery Recycling Innovation
November 8, 2024
From direct recycling to novel leaching agents, metallurgical processes are evolving to better recover valuable materials from spent lithium-ion batteries — creating new opportunities for process optimization.
Adapting Hydromet for the Evolving Battery Market
August 26, 2024
As the battery landscape shifts, recyclers must embrace flexibility to handle both lithium-ion and lithium-iron-phosphate chemistries.
Chemical Industry Safety Insights for Lithium-Ion Battery Processing
July 12, 2024
How adopting proven safety practices can fortify the entire battery value chain against risks and protect workers, communities and the environment.
Reviving Battery Processing Waste: Innovations in Recycling
June 3, 2024
A closer look at pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and direct recycling methods for battery material recycling.
Chemical Industry Takes Charge on Electrolyte Manufacturing
April 26, 2024
Experience and know-how put chemical producers at the forefront of EV battery material development.
Stir it Up: The Importance of Slurry Mixing in Batteries
February 19, 2024
Achieving proper mixing is essential for cost savings and optimizing battery capacity.
Global Battery Industry’s 2024 Mission: Control the Chaos
January 17, 2024
Barry joins other battery industry principals sharing their perspectives on the industry’s growing pains and challenges as a new year of 2024 unfolds.
Battery Recycling – First Step of Mechanical Treatment
January 5, 2024
Lithion-ion battery (LIB) recycling process involves discharging, mechanical shredding and granulating, vacuum drying with gas treatment and recovery of electrolytes, dedusting as well as sorting and classification for high-quality black mass. This focus is on the initial steps of discharging and mechanical treatment.
Unlocking the Bright Side of Black Mass in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
January 5, 2024
Innovations in drying technologies to efficiently process batteries for reuse.
Closing the Loop on Battery Chemical Manufacturing
October 25, 2023
Recycling of lithium-ion battery materials is a multi-phase process that can utilize various approaches depending on battery types, quantities and other factors.
Barry on Batteries: Advancing Battery Materials with Blending and Recovery Innovations
August 9, 2023
A look at how different technologies apply to unique applications
Barry on Batteries: Decipher Solids Drying Decisions
June 23, 2023
Lab and pilot testing are critical when considering dryer options for battery materials.
Barry on Batteries: Understand Direct Lithium Extraction From Geothermal Brine
June 5, 2023
The chemical processing industry can lead the way with this new and sustainable method.
Bringing Process Safety to Lithium-Ion Materials
April 14, 2023
New technologies and evolving operating safety practices reduce risks for battery production.
Lithium Brine Extraction Requires Flexible Technology
February 21, 2023
Naturally occurring brines have a wide range of solids concentrations, particle sizes, shapes and characteristics.
Chemical Industry Takes the EV Driver’s Seat
January 3, 2023
Processing companies are poised to play a key role in developing battery technology.
Process Mixing-Reacting-Solid-Liquid Separation and Drying
April 1, 2024
This presentation to NAATBatt’s Manufacturing Committee provides an overview of mixing-blending-reaction options for cathode & anode materials, chemicals, and electrolytes. Solid-liquid-separation considerations are explored as well in addition to drying criteria.
Engineering Strategy for Design and Scale-Up of a Recycling Process
March 1, 2024
Discussing a five-step process to de-risk the scale-up to commercial operations in battery recycling.
ACT like a Recycler but THINK like a Chemical Plant
December 18, 2023
This presentation provides an overview of the end-to-end Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) recycling process. Discussion examines LIB discharging, dry (inerted) shredding/crushing/granulating, black mass vacuum drying with gas treatment, electrolyte recovery and dedusting, and classifying and sorting of the different fractions. P&ID also explains its engineering services and chemical process assistance for safe scale up of complete turnkey plants from 50 kg/hour to 4 m-tons/hour.
Process Solid-Liquid Separation and Drying for Geothermal Brine, Battery Material Powder and Black Mass Recycling
December 1, 2023
There are many technology choices for process solid liquid separation and process drying when it comes to lithium production, geothermal brine, battery material powder and Black Mass Recycling/Separation/Refining. Testing options is critical to creative problem solving.
Overview of the Dry Process for Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries Including Mechanical Treatment, Black Mass Drying, Electrolyte Recovery, Gas Treatment and Sorting Presentation is at Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC)
December 1, 2023
An overview of current “dry process” installations from pilot demonstration plants to full-scale production. The discussion also illustrates recovery of black mass, copper, aluminum, plastic, and ferrous metals. Learn more about dry process applications for production scrap, End-of-Life (EOL) batteries from the transportation sector, and household batteries.