RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc.to disclose successful results from their lithium-ion battery cathode recycling collaboration. RecycLiCo?s laboratory test results have demonstrated that their recycling process can efficiently treat Nanoramic's innovative NMP-free and PVDF-free electrodes without concern. Notably, Nanoramic?s electrodes can be recycled with fewer processing steps compared to conventional PVDF-based electrodes, resulting in energy and resource savings.

A key finding from the collaboration is the ability to separate the cathode active material from the aluminum foil more quickly and without chemical additives in the separation stage of the process. This method not only improves environmental friendliness, but it enhances RecycLiCo?s core recycling technology in downstream stages. RecycLiCo?s process has already demonstrated that it can achieve 99% leach extraction of lithium, nickel, manganese, and cobalt from cathode active material.

However, the absence of fluorine in the binder in Nanoramic's electrodes simplifies downstream processing. By eliminating fluorine, additional steps to remove this compound are no longer necessary, streamlining the recycling process and further minimizing environmental impact. Nanoramic's NMP-free and PVDF-free electrodes align seamlessly with global trends in moving away from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in lithium-ion batteries, showcasing that both companies are ahead of the curve.

As industries worldwide brace for stricter environmental regulations, the advancements made by RecycLiCo and Nanoramic enable the lithium-ion battery sector to not only meet these emerging standards but to potentially offer economic advantages by enhancing supply chain efficiency. The recent developments further underscore the commitment of both organizations to a cleaner, greener future for battery technology and manufacturing.