Altilium has successfully delivered its Generation 4 EcoAnode graphite samples to one of Europe’s prominent anode manufacturers. This showcases the company’s innovative approach to electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and its commitment to creating a circular economy in the automotive industry.
The EcoAnode process developed by Altilium has demonstrated the ability to recover over 99% of graphite from used EV batteries. Rigorous testing has confirmed that the recycled graphite matches the purity and physical characteristics of primary sources, offering a sustainable alternative to high-carbon virgin materials.
This development comes at a crucial time, as over 90% of the world’s graphite is currently refined in China, which has recently imposed export controls. The establishment of a UK-based graphite supply chain is becoming increasingly important for supply security and sustainability.
Altilium has partnered with Talga Group Ltd, a battery materials and technology company, to recover graphite from end-of-life EV batteries for reuse in new battery anodes. This collaboration aims to close the loop in the EV battery supply chain. Additionally, Altilium has filed a UK patent application for their graphite recovery process, which is specifically designed for optimal reuse in low-carbon battery anode production.
The recycling process not only strengthens regional supply chains, but it also contributes significantly to decarbonizing the automotive industry. Compared to sourcing battery anodes from primary raw materials, this method has the potential to reduce carbon footprints by over 77%.
According to projections from the Advanced Propulsion Centre, UK anode demand is expected to reach 95,000 MT by 2030 and 107,000 MT by 2035. Altilium’s planned recycling plant in Teesside will have the capacity to recover 20,000 MT of graphite annually, potentially meeting a substantial portion of UK demand by 2030.
Source: ALTILIUM News
