Tata Chemicals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with C-MET to develop technology to recover and purify cathode and anode active ingredients from used lithium-ion cells and batteries. The partnership will leverage C-MET's infrastructure and expertise to test and validate multiple recycling chemistries. The deal is expected to help Tata Chemicals evaluate the efficiency of different sustainable processes to manufacture lithium-ion batteries, as well as support the development of a sustainable circular economy. In October last year, Tata Chemicals entered an MoU with Central Electrochemical Research Institute in Karaikudi (CSIR-CECRI) to increase the production of cathode materials for lithium-ion cells.Under the MoU, CSIR-CECRI's intellectual property (IP), capabilities and infrastructure are used to test and validate multiple possible cathode chemistries, to manufacture lithium-ion batteries for use in various applications. A part of Tata Group, Tata Chemicals focuses on the development of basic chemistry products, consumer and speciality products. The company's basic chemistry range offers raw materials for glass, detergents and other industrial product manufacturers. It operates facilities across Asia, Europe, Africa and North America. Tata Chemicals produces soda ash and has manufacturing facilities in Asia, Europe, Africa and North America.