Part of FAAM’s R&D Division, together with the Department of Chemistry of the Università di Pavia and the INSTM - Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali, has contributed to a newly published review on lithium-ion battery recycling in Europe, developed within the framework of the RENOVATE EU project.
The review addresses one of the most critical challenges of the energy transition: End-of-Life management of Li-ion batteries and the recovery of Critical Raw Materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel. As battery demand continues to grow, especially in the automotive and energy storage sectors, sustainable and efficient recycling strategies are becoming essential to support a truly circular economy.
The paper explores:
– The evolving European regulatory framework for LIB recycling
– Current industrial recycling practices and their limitations
– Emerging academic solutions aimed at improving efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability
– The strategic role of industry–academia collaboration in accelerating innovation
This work reflects FAAM’s commitment to bridging scientific research and industrial application, transforming advanced knowledge into scalable solutions for a more sustainable battery value chain.
A sincere thank you to our research partners and to the young researchers involved for their valuable contribution.
Follow the link to download the review: bit.ly/FAAM_Review
