Battery 2030+ Conference

From May 5 to 7, the Battery 2030+ Annual Conference was held in Münster, Germany, bringing together researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and young scientists to discuss advancements in battery research and development.

Battery 2030+ had multiple objectives aligning with RESPECT's mission, among which could be distinguished:

• ‘Objective 1: To coordinate, facilitate and monitor the implementation of the Battery 2030+ roadmap to ensure a strong European battery knowledge-base in long-term research'.

• 'Objective 2: To maintain the Battery 2030+ roadmap'.

• 'Objective 3: Common Best Practices in Battery Research'.

• 'Objective 4: European curricula in future battery technologies – to transform the results from B2030+ projects and the themes in the roadmap into curricula'.

• 'Objective 5: Communication, dissemination and stakeholder engagement'.

  
  

These objectives were likely fulfilled through a combination of industry presentations, keynote talks, young scientist sessions, poster pitches and sessions, updates from ongoing battery projects similar to RESPECT, and valuable networking opportunities.

With the global expansion of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), cathode production scrap has become a critical secondary source of materials, accounting for up to 50% of total battery costs. The RESPECT project addresses this challenge by developing sustainable direct recycling approaches for widely used cathode chemistries, such as lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and nickel manganese cobalt oxides (NMC). These methods offer more efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes.

RESPECT Poster: Direct Recycling of Cathode Materials from Production Scrap Aidan Cheung, Kirstie McCombie, Ivana Hasa WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK

Aidan Cheung, a graduate engineer at the University of Warwick, disseminated work related to Work Package 4, Direct Recycling & Active Materials Synthesis and Test, by presenting a poster and engaging with key industry specialists and academic researchers in the exhibition area.

His presentation focused on results from the LFP sample group, specifically exploring solvent washing (using N-methyl pyrrolidone [NMP] or triethyl phosphate [TEP]), calcination, and relithiation strategies aimed at restoring the materials' original electrochemical performance. Through these discussions, Aiden reflected on his contributions to the relithiation of LFP and considered future steps toward closing the loop in battery manufacturing through direct recycling.

Delegates from related battery projects such as SALAMANDER, PHOENIX, and HEALINGBAT shared valuable insights across a range of topics—from chemistry and engineering-focused technical discussions to strategic approaches aimed at fostering a more circular battery ecosystem. One presentation, for instance, highlighted the use of a digital battery passport, designed to enhance traceability by identifying when, where, and how materials are sourced within the supply chain. 

Check the poster.

RESPECT_Warwick University_Battery 2030+.pdf

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