RecycLiCo battery cathode material shines

Shortly after signing a memorandum of understanding with Korean electronics manufacturer Sonid Inc., RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. announced that a Korean manufacturer used cathode material upcycled with the RecycLiCo to create battery cells that are comparable to those made with virgin cathode materials.

According to RecycLiCo, the unnamed Korean cathode manufacturer reported that the battery cells using its recycling-upcycled nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide (NMC811) precursor, outperformed other recycled cathode precursor materials and performed at the level of conventional commercial-grade NMC811 materials produced from raw materials.

"These results not only validate our technological lead but also showcase the potential of our strategic business model that enables potential cathode and battery manufacturer partners to reintegrate recycled battery-ready materials while gaining economic and environmental benefits," said RecycLiCo Battery Materials CEO Zarko Meseldzija.

Validated using industry-standard metrics and benchmarked against multiple other recycled precursor and commercial precursor products, the Korean cathode manufacturer was impressed with RecycLiCo'S superior product.

Furthermore, this material came directly from the company's novel closed-loop RecycLiCo process, which processes battery scrap and black mass.

"We are excited to explore potential partnership opportunities and further advance technical due diligence with the Korean manufacturer as we push the boundaries of sustainability and innovation in the battery materials industry," said Meseldzija.

You can read about the earlier MOU agreement between RecycLiCo and Sonid at RecycLiCo signs MOU with Korean Sonid in the January 11, 2023 edition of Metal Tech News.