UK Consortium Develops ReCAM for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
The UK consortium, including UKBIC, Watercycle Technologies, Recyclus Group, and Polaron, has secured funding to develop ReCAM, a novel recycling process for lithium-ion batteries. This initiative aims to refine battery black mass into cathode active material domestically, addressing the projected annual generation of 94,000 tonnes of battery waste by 2040.
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A UK consortium has received funding from the Battery Innovation Programme to develop ReCAM, a process converting end-of-life lithium-ion battery waste into cathode active material directly in the UK. The project combines efforts from UKBIC, Watercycle Technologies, Recyclus Group, and Polaron, with a focus on addressing the anticipated production of 94,000 tonnes of black mass annually by 2040, which contains valuable materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese.
ReCAM utilizes a patented short-loop method that transforms black mass into high-value materials in a single step, operating at 250 kg per hour and generating zero waste. The initiative aims to enhance the UK’s battery supply chain resilience and reduce emissions from overseas processing.
Polaron will leverage AI technology to optimize recycled cathode materials for improved performance. This project is part of a broader £452 million investment to support the UK's transition to net zero.
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