Safe, Scalable and Sustainable Battery Recycling
RISE helps you increase recycling rates, meet regulatory requirements and position yourself in a rapidly growing market. We support stakeholders across the entire value chain – from material suppliers and battery manufacturers to recyclers, technology providers and companies with battery-powered products.
With strong technical expertise, testbeds and an independent role, we offer concrete solutions tailored to your needs.
Jump to: Testing & verification | Process development & scaling | Design for recycling & circularity | Regulations & risk management | Innovation support & research collaboration | How we help you get started
Your Partner for Sustainable and Scalable Battery Recycling
We tailor our support to your needs – whether you're developing new solutions, scaling up production or ensuring regulatory compliance. As a neutral partner, we protect your innovation through non-disclosure agreements, and you retain all intellectual property rights as set out in our agreement.
Added Value Through Our Network
Behind every project is RISE’s collective expertise – from materials science, process technology and regulations to advanced analytical infrastructure. Our interdisciplinary research connects battery recycling to other circular flows and we collaborate closely with industry, academia and public authorities.
Through our broad network and expertise, we provide practical support across several critical areas to enable sustainable and scalable battery recycling.
Testing & Verification
Make informed decisions with reliable data
We analyse black mass, electrolytes and electrodes to optimise recycling processes and ensure quality.
- Analysis of materials and recycled fractions
- Assessment of recycling rates and resource efficiency
- Safety testing according to applicable standards
- Traceability and documentation for regulatory compliance
Process Development and Scaling
From lab to pilot – we help you scale effectively
We provide development support, process verification and safe handling throughout the recycling chain.
- Safe discharging and dismantling of batteries
- Optimised crushing and separation techniques
- Pilot-scale testing in our demo facilities
- Technology evaluation and data-driven process development
Design for Recycling and Circularity
Design smart from the start – and save resources at the end
We advise on product design for disassembly, separation and reuse.
- Material selection and component design advice
- Identification of design-related recycling barriers
- Circular strategies early in product development
- Recyclability assessments linked to design choices
- Life cycle assessments (LCA)
Regulations and Risk Management
Be prepared for new EU rules and manage safety risks effectively
We help you navigate legislation, ensure traceability and minimise risk.
- Guidance on the EU Battery Regulation and recycling targets
- Support with digital product passports
- Risk assessments for personnel and facilities
- Safety procedures and incident prevention
Innovation Support and Research Collaboration
Let’s Get Started
Not sure where to begin? We’ll help you take the first step.
Whether you want to understand the full battery recycling value chain or need support in a specific area, we’re with you from initial discussion to implemented solution.
Quick Start: Free 30-Minute Consultation
Start with a focused discussion to identify your most urgent needs
What you can expect:
- Clear discussion about your challenges and goals
- Immediate insights from our battery experts
- Recommended next steps
- No obligation to continue
Deeper Insight: Full-Day Workshop
For complex issues or large-scale efforts, our structured workshop delivers deeper value
What you can expect:
- Thorough review of your goals and current situation
- Identification of challenges and opportunities
- Cross-disciplinary input from relevant experts
- Documented outcomes and concrete action plan
Workshop structure:
- Current state – Mapping of processes and challenges
- Prioritisation – Pinpointing the most critical areas
- Solution exploration – Generating and assessing alternatives
- Action planning – Building a practical roadmap
- Follow-up structure – Ongoing improvement and evaluation
What you gain:
- A clear picture of current and upcoming regulations
- Identification of value potential in recovery and reuse
- A step-by-step plan tailored to your resources and needs
- Insights to make processes more efficient and safe
RISE as Your Partner
RISE is an independent research institute with broad expertise in materials, process technology, circular economy and policy. We work flexibly to suit your needs – from early-stage ideas to large-scale implementation.
- Your innovation is protected through NDAs
- You retain all IP rights under the agreement
- We bring in the right expertise from across RISE
- We collaborate closely with industry, academia and the public sector
Together, we’re shaping a more sustainable and competitive battery recycling system.
What Is Battery Recycling?
Battery recycling means recovering important materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt from used batteries for reuse in new battery cells or other products.
Why does it matter?
Recycling supports a circular economy and reduces dependence on raw material extraction.
How is it done?
Recycling typically combines mechanical, pyro- and hydrometallurgical techniques depending on the battery type and desired outputs. A common intermediate is “black mass” – a concentrate of valuable metals that is further processed.
Challenges
Handling safety, complex chemistries and the need for scalable, traceable systems.
More than just recycling
Battery recycling also includes reuse of modules, recovery of residual materials and energy, digital traceability and circular business models.
RISE’s role
We develop technologies, processes and business models for safe, sustainable and industrial-scale recycling with a systems perspective on materials, modules, traceability and innovation.
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