Technology Minerals Plc (TM1) has announced a significant development in its battery recycling business, Recyclus. The company has secured a £50,000 grant from the Clean Futures Accelerator Programme.

Technology Minerals’ Innovative Recycling Process

Recyclus plans to use the funds to advance its pioneering process for recycling lithium thionyl chloride (LTC) batteries. These batteries are prevalent in long-lived devices like fire alarms and smart meters. However, Europe lacks a mature method for recycling them, with many being exported abroad.

Benefits of Lithium Recycling

Anwar Sattar, scientific director at Recyclus, highlighted that LTC batteries contain up to 5% lithium by mass. Recycling can produce enough lithium to power multiple electric vehicles, enhancing national resource security.

Record Achievements for Lithium-Ion Batteries

On 29 August, Recyclus reported a record-breaking throughput for processing lithium-ion batteries under 4kg at its Wolverhampton facility, handling 7.2 tonnes in one shift. However, this excluded larger E-Bike or automotive batteries.

Driving Innovation in Battery Recycling

Robin Brundle, chairman of Technology Minerals and director of Recyclus, praised the achievements. He emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, which this funding will further support. Clean Futures, led by Catapult Connected Places, accelerates developments in city and transport leadership.

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