"FEDER RECILION" FEDER RECILION - SUSTAINABILITY IN THE RECYCLING OF LITHIUM ION BATTERIES FOR A GREEN TRANSITION DESCRIPTION Given the current situation marked by the high price of fossil fuels, high energy demand and the problem of climate change, a significant increase in the demand for energy storage technologies is expected. Among these technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) stand out, which, thanks to their high energy density, have emerged as a great option to power everything from portable devices to electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems. This increase in demand for lithium-ion batteries must be accompanied by a comprehensive recycling process, with the aim of maximizing the efficiency and sustainability of this process. The RECILION project represents a significant advance in the field of lithium-ion battery recycling, through the development of innovative technologies, sustainable processes and the generation of knowledge that benefits both companies in the sector and society in general. OBJECTIVES The main objective of this project is to develop an innovative and sustainable process for the recovery of critical materials from lithium-ion batteries. The aim is to establish a comprehensive, low-environmental-impact approach that allows for the efficient recovery of both graphite and other non-active components, as well as the metals contained in the active material (cathode) of these batteries, in order to promote the circular economy and reduce the environmental impact associated with the management of this type of waste. To address and confront this challenge, the RECILION project will focus on the following specific objectives: •Define the specifications and parameters necessary for the design of the graphite recovery process from the anode and cathode metals to ensure its technical, economic and environmental viability •Selectively deactivate and dismantle selected cells to obtain the separated electrodes for recycling. •Design and develop a sustainable process for the recovery of high purity graphite and other non-active components, such as current collectors. •Design and develop a hydrometallurgical process for the extraction and recovery of critical metals (such as Li, Co, Ni, Mn) from the cathode material present in lithium batteries, based on electrochemical techniques, given the low resource consumption and high performance associated with this type of technology, •Evaluation of the extraction and recovery performance of metals by the hydrometallurgical process for their subsequent revaluation •Validate the recycling processes developed through the collaboration of the technological centres, to verify the correct separation of graphite and black mass and test the hydrometallurgical process •Evaluate the valorisation of extracted metals through the conditioning and reformulation of cathode material precursors that allow the reintroduction of extracted materials into new batteries. •Evaluate the performance of recycled graphite and reformulated cathode containing metals from the hydrometallurgical recycling process, as a material for the manufacture of lithium battery components. Project Number: 22400059 Grant Agreement: IMDEEA / 2024/75 Duration: From 01/01/2024 to 30/06/2025 Coordinated in AIDIMME by: OYONARTE ANDRES, SILVIA R&D Line: CIRCULAR ECONOMY PUBLISHED NEWS general broadcast https://actualidad.aidimme.es/2024/12/23/la-iniciativa-r (...) https://x.com/AIDIMME/status/1882695885173481515 (...) https://www.facebook.com/100057361453408/posts/110449433 (...) https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:728 (...) GRANT 175.950 € "This project is supported by the Valencian Government's Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Trade and Tourism, through IVACE+i, and is funded by the European Union, through the Valencian Community FEDER Programme 2021-2027. Programme: R&D projects in collaboration with companies." TARGET AUDIENCE AND IMPACT MEASUREMENT 868 Access to the project website 308 Access to news published on own websites. Total Accesses: 1176 Objective Sectors by CNAE CNAE: 2561 - Treatment and coating of metals - Number of target companies: 107 (63 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 2611 - Manufacture of electronic components - Number of target companies: 52 (27 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 2720 - Manufacture of batteries and electric accumulators - No. of target companies: 4 (2 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 3821 - Treatment and disposal of non-waste - Number of target companies: 20 (14 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 3831 - Separation and classification of materials - Number of target companies: 36 (20 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 3900 - Decontamination and other activities - Number of target companies: 21 (15 from the Valencian Community) CNAE: 4677 - Wholesale of scrap metal and products - No. of target companies: 29 (21 in the Valencian Community) TRACTOR COMPANIES Thanks to its support and signature of the "declaration of participation" the project has been funded. GITICSA INDUSTRIAL TECHNICAL SERVICES, SL GBP METALGROUP, SL SUCCESSORS OF LEONARDO GARCIA, SL SCRAPYARD CORTES, SL GDES ENERGY SERVICES, SAU COMPANIES DIFFUSION R&D PROJECTS They want to know first-hand the evolution of the project, and its progress to the final result. COMPANIES TRANSFER KNOWLEDGE They will implement technologies, develop strategies or look for new models based on the results.