How does Umicore recycle lithium ion batteries?

Umicore’s recycling method combines both pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes, enabling the recycling of multiple types of lithium ion and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. The mixed process allows for increased metal recovery. A direct battery feed reduces the battery cell and module dismantling needed.

What types of lithium batteries can be recycled?

KERUI Machinery’s lithium battery recycling machine is capable of recycling various types of lithium batteries, including soft package battery, cellphone battery, shell battery, cylindrical battery etc.

How much does it cost to recycle NMC batteries?

To estimate the cost of recycling for these NMC batteries, we use the $1/lb ($2.20/kg). As before, this cost is for batteries delivered to the recycling facility and represents the labor cost of battery module disassembly, as well as the value of the metals recovered from the recycling process.

Does Kerui manufacture recycle lithium-ion batteries?

KERUI MACHINERY's lithium-ion battery recycling equipment adopts a negative pressure design, resulting in higher recovery rates and no dust pollution. The majority of lithium-ion batteries can be recycled using our equipment without the need for manual disassembly.

Where does Retriev recycle lithium ion batteries?

Retriev, now combined with Heritage Battery Recycling, has lithium ion battery recycling centers in British Columbia, Canada and in Lancaster, Ohio. Umicore’s processing and recycling facilities are based in Europe, however they have battery collection staging areas across the U.S. These and other industry participants are discussed in Section 3.

How much does it cost to recycle lithium ion chemistry batteries?

After disassembly, the battery components are recycled. Interviews with battery recyclers gave a cost of $1/lb ($2.20/kg) as the recycling cost of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) lithium ion chemistry batteries for future receipt of installed systems in 2030.