In October, the project partners held several key meetings, including the 2nd Advisory Board Meeting with representatives from AKKUSER OY and BMW Group. The meeting aimed to review project progress, provide updates to the Advisory Board, and gather expert recommendations from international stakeholders on the Li-ion battery green recycling technologies under investigation.
During the live discussions, the Advisory Board and project partners focused on several important topics:
Recovery rates and recycling feasibility: Achieving 99% purity and a 90% recovery rate for battery materials was acknowledged as an ambitious target, with challenges arising from the complexity of the recycling processes.
Battery regulation: Concerns were raised regarding the impact of new regulations, such as the Battery Regulation and the introduction of the battery passport, particularly in terms of material classification and transportation.
Technological advancements: Significant progress was reported in areas like battery deactivation, material pre-treatment, and hydrometallurgical processes, including successful graphite recovery and the separation of key materials from batteries.
Environmental and economic impacts: Life cycle assessments (LCA) indicated that recycling Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) batteries provides substantial environmental and economic benefits, particularly within Europe, where shorter transport distances and greener electricity make recycling more sustainable.
These discussions reinforced the importance of aligning technological advancements with regulatory frameworks to achieve the project's ambitious recycling goals.
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