- Battery X Metals (BATXF, Financial) has achieved a significant procedural milestone in its battery recycling technology through collaboration with a Global Top 20 university.
- The new solvent technology has led to a 26.5-31.5% increase in oxide recovery and a 5.5-6.3% increase in graphite purity.
- Further trials are underway to optimize the process through different solvent dilutions and multi-stage flotation processes.
Battery X Metals Inc. (BATXF), an energy transition resource exploration and technology company, has announced a breakthrough in its battery recycling technology by achieving a key procedural milestone. This advancement has been made possible through its collaboration with a globally ranked Top 20 university, focusing on the development of an eco-friendly flotation process.
In recent controlled trials, the newly identified solvent exhibited impressive enhancements in oxide and graphite separation from black mass samples. Notably, oxide recovery increased from a previous 36.59% to 48.10%, marking a relative improvement of 26.5-31.5%. Similarly, graphite purity saw a rise from 68.66% to 73.0%, reflecting a relative increase of 5.5-6.3%.
These results address a critical challenge in battery recycling—the separation of oxides from graphite effectively, especially in the presence of a rubber-like coating on black mass samples. The trials maintained high graphite recovery at approximately 97%, with a stable oxide purity at around 90%. Additionally, the flotation process time ranged between 5 to 7 minutes, consistent with earlier experiments.
Battery X Metals is committed to further refining this process, undertaking additional controlled trials to explore different solvent dilutions and multi-stage flotation processes. The goal is to enhance the recovery and purity of battery materials further, supporting the transition towards a circular battery economy.
As global demand for lithium-ion batteries rises, the Company's innovative approach presents a promising alternative to traditional recycling methods that often fail to recover significant materials like graphite efficiently. This development positions Battery X Metals at the forefront of sustainable battery recycling technology.
Massimo Bellini Bressi, CEO of Battery X Metals, expressed his excitement about this advancement, stating, "These encouraging results mark an important step forward in our mission to develop eco-friendly solutions for battery material recovery. The identification of this new solvent not only improves the performance of our flotation process but also validates our collaborative approach to innovation."
