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.

Discussing a five-step process to de-risk the scale-up to commercial operations in battery recycling.

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.

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.

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.

Achieving proper mixing is essential for cost savings and optimizing battery capacity.

Barry joins other battery industry principals sharing their perspectives on the industry’s growing pains and challenges as a new year of 2024 unfolds.

Innovations in drying technologies to efficiently process batteries for reuse.

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.

Recycling of lithium-ion battery materials is a multi-phase process that can utilize various approaches depending on battery types, quantities and other factors.

A look at how different technologies apply to unique applications

Lab and pilot testing are critical when considering dryer options for battery materials.

The chemical processing industry can lead the way with this new and sustainable method.

New technologies and evolving operating safety practices reduce risks for battery production.

Naturally occurring brines have a wide range of solids concentrations, particle sizes, shapes and characteristics.

Processing companies are poised to play a key role in developing battery technology.