ReCell In The News 2024



American Battery Technology Company Joins U.S. Department of Energy and Industry Partners to Develop Future Battery and EV Workforce

Globe Newswire
American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), an integrated critical battery materials company that is commercializing its technologies for both primary battery minerals manufacturing and secondary minerals lithium-ion battery recycling, is pleased to announce its entrance into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Battery Workforce Challenge, and the launch of an ABTC developed new ‘Design for Recyclability’ category for this three-year collegiate and vocational engineering competition.

Venkat Srinivasan: ‘Batteries are largely bipartisan’
Physics World
Venkat Srinivasan is the director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science (ACCESS) at Argonne National Laboratory in DuPage County, Illinois, US. Margaret Harris spoke to him about the lab’s research on battery technologies and the associated scientific, technological and policy challenges

Supply Chain Risks Grow as Demand for EV Battery Materials Intensifies, Say Analysts
AP News
The Battery Advocacy for Technology Transformation Coalition, a new group of battery material producers, is pressing U.S. lawmakers to revise the 2022 climate law, aiming to close loopholes that foreign entities of concern could exploit. This call comes amid broader concerns from the International Energy Agency (IEA), which warns that falling mineral prices may disguise risks of future scarcity in essential battery materials like lithium, copper, cobalt, nickel, and graphite.

By turning our waste into wealth, Argonne researchers are recirculating Earth’s precious resources and keeping pollutants out of the environment
Argonne National Laboratory
Researchers are converting our sludge, scraps and smog into higher-value products.

October 2024 Fire Report: A Discussion with Jeffrey Spangenberger of Argonne National Laboratory’s ReCell Center
Waste360
In this month’s article, I highlight the latest fire data, the growing challenges within the industry and the ongoing efforts Fire Rover, the ReCell Center and others are making to mitigate these fire risks and advance safer manufacturing, disposal and recycling practices.

Battery recyclers among those selected for DOE funds
Recycling Today
The Biden administration recently announced more than $3 billion in investments to support the U.S. battery manufacturing sector.

American Battery Technology Company Selected for Highly Competitive $150 Million Federal Grant to be Applied Towards the Construction of its Second Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility

AP News
Company expanding critical commercial operations of next-generation lithium-ion battery recycling technologies to expand North American closed-loop battery metals supply chain supporting America’s transition to electrification.

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits Argonne National Laboratory To Address ReCell Industry Collaboration Event

krishnamoorthi.house.gov
Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) visited Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont, Illinois to address attendees at the ReCell Center Industry Collaboration Day, held in an Argonne auditorium.

ORNL Secures 14 R&D 100 Awards
The Mirage
In an impressive showcase of cutting-edge innovation and scientific prowess, Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been recognized as a beacon of technological excellence, receiving 14 R&D 100 Awards, announced this week by R&D World magazine.

Consumer Battery Market To Surpass USD 44.23 Million By 2032 As Revealed In New Report
WhaTech
The consumer battery market size was recorded at USD 25.81 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 44.23 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.17% over the forecast period of 2024-2032.

Battery Recycling – Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2024 – 2029)

Research And Markets
The Battery Recycling Market size is estimated at USD 25.49 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 71.17 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 22.80% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Michigan’s electric energy future could be wasting away in a junk drawer
Bridge Michigan
Recycling old electronics collecting dust in junk drawers is a promising solution to Michigan’s rising critical-mineral demand, experts say. But recycling alone likely won’t provide all the critical minerals needed for Michigan’s electrification goals. Michigan government and researchers are trying to boost the state’s electronics recycling market.

Lithium Ion Battery Reuse And Recycling Global Market Survey and Trend Research 2032
openPR
The lithium-ion battery (Li-ion) is a pivotal component in modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems. As the global demand for these batteries surges, the imperative to manage their end-of-life stage efficiently has become increasingly critical.

The Evolving Landscape of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Energy Solutions
Bit Perfect Solutions
Dive into the dynamic world of lithium-ion batteries, where advancements in technology are revolutionizing energy storage across industries. From powering electric cars to maintaining data centers, these high-performance batteries are at the forefront of renewable energy solutions.

21700 Lithium-Ion Battery Market size is set to grow by USD 6.54 billion from 2024-2028, Improved capacity and performance of lithium-ion battery to boost the market growth, Technavio
PR Newswire
The global 21700 lithium-ion battery market size is estimated to grow by USD 6.54 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 21.22% during the forecast period. Improved capacity and performance of lithium-ion battery is driving market growth, with a trend towards rise in battery recycling initiatives.

Batteries & recycling: the next frontier
SAE International
There will be no lack of used EV batteries soon. There’s no lack of companies working on how to recycle them today.

Making more batteries with fewer materials

Argonne National Laboratory
An Argonne partnership with a Minnesota mining company is taking waste from one battery production process and using it in another.

A new paradigm for battery recycling

Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne and Toyota are developing an innovative process to reduce the costs and environmental footprint of battery recycling.

Five facilities at Argonne where climate solutions are front and center

Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne is home to several research centers and testbeds where scientists expand our understanding of the changing climate and develop solutions for a clean energy economy.

Chemists invent a more efficient way to extract lithium from mining sites, oil fields, used batteries

Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Chemists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a more efficient way to extract lithium from waste liquids leached from mining sites, oil fields and used batteries. They demonstrated that a common mineral can adsorb at least five times more lithium than can be collected using previously developed adsorbent materials.

Public and private sector leaders align to enhance battery end-of-life opportunities

Argonne National Laboratory
A Li-Bridge forum delved into what the private sector sees as the biggest supply chain challenges, how it can address them on its own and where it needs help from the public sector.

The World Needs to Crack Battery Recycling, Fast

Wired
The shift to electric vehicles is exciting, but it will leave us with thousands of tonnes of spent batteries.

How to recycle an EV battery

PNAS Journal
The upswing in EV sales means a flood of used batteries in the coming years. What’s the best way to minimize their environmental impact and reuse precious minerals?

US DOE announces $131 mn for R&D in EV battery, charging systems

Emerging Technology News
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has announced more than $131 million for projects to advance research and development (R&D) in EV batteries and charging systems, also funding a consortium to address critical priorities for the next phase of widescale EV commercialization.