Back to Battery, a climate tech startup in the Netherlands, is focused on recycling lithium-ion batteries. They have received investment from Graduate Entrepreneur, which supports innovation in southern Dutch cities. As the demand for electric vehicles rises, recycling methods need to evolve. Current methods, particularly pyrometallurgy, are not only inefficient but also environmentally damaging. Starting 2025, new EU regulations will require local recycling solutions. Back to Batteryâs innovative hydrometallurgical process aims to recover over 95% of critical materials from battery waste, addressing both materials demand and environmental concerns in the battery industry.
At Graduate Entrepreneur, we believe in the power of innovation to solve critical challenges. We are proud to support Back to Battery in their mission to contribute to a more sustainable future for the battery industry and strengthen the circular economy.
As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy increases, so does the need for battery materials. By 2040, there will be a significant requirement for more lithium, nickel, and cobalt-up to 14 times more lithium, 20 times more nickel, and 5 times more cobalt each year.
Current recycling methods, particularly pyrometallurgy (burning batteries), are inefficient and environmentally harmful. In addition to these inefficiencies, new EU regulations create additional urgency.
Back to Battery offers a solution to these issues through their proprietary hydrometallurgical process, which allows them to recover over 95 percent of critical materials from black mass.
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