BASF and Kreisel Electric work on battery recycling system in Europe

Electromobility BASF and Kreisel Electric work on battery recycling system in Europe

2024-11-20 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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John Deere subsidiary Kreise Electric and BASF have entered into a partnership to promote battery recycling. The partners are focusing on hydrometallurgical processes.

BASF and Kreisel cooperate for sustainable battery recycling in Europe.(Image: Kreisel Electric) — BASF and Kreisel cooperate for sustainable battery recycling in Europe.
(Image: Kreisel Electric)

Hydrometallurgy not only improves the recovery of valuable materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel, but also reduces energy consumption in the recycling process. This makes it a more environmentally friendly method compared to alternatives such as incineration and helps to achieve the EU targets for 2030.

Closed recycling loop in Europe

The most important advantage of the partnership: a closed recycling loop in which the entire recycling chain—from unloading to material recovery—takes place within Europe. By keeping the so-called "black mass", i.e. the material recovered from used batteries, in Europe, the companies are helping to minimize dependence on external resources.

This closed system strengthens Europe's resource independence, reduces transport emissions and consolidates Europe's position as a location for battery production and recycling. In addition, the recycled materials remain on the European market, which supports the development of new, environmentally friendly battery generations. (se)

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