Empowering the Energy Transition, Simplifying Recycling for You
We recover
critical materials
At Fivrec, we're powering the energy transition and securing the materials required for a sustainable future. As innovators in circularity for critical materials, we specialize in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. Our systematic and intelligent approach allows us to streamline our recycling process, ensuring both efficiency and ease for our clients. By partnering with us, you're contributing to a more sustainable world, where every recycled battery makes a difference.
12x
Surge in EU Lithium Battery Demand by 2030
45%
Domestic Recycling for Critical Materials - EU 2030 Target
4x
Less CO2: Recycled Batteries vs. Mined Materials
The problem we are solving
Rising EV production demands more battery metals and presents a new challenge: battery end-of-life management. Fivrec addresses both by supplying recycled metals and providing sustainable battery recycling solutions.
Notice something missing?
Yes, if you guessed that there are millions more batteries in devices like electric motorbikes, scooters, phones, laptops and energy storage systems just to name a few, you're on point with your analytical thinking. If you're keen to help us tackle this challenge, let's have a chat
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Key critical materials
in our processes
Li
Lithium
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Batteries
C
Carbon (Graphite)
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Batteries
Mn
Manganese
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Batteries
Co
Cobalt
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Batteries
Ni
Nickel
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Batteries
Cu
Copper
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Electric Motors
Ga
Galium
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Photovoltaic cells
Ag
Silver
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Photovoltaic cells
In
Indium
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Photovoltaic cells
Pr
Praseodymium
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Electric Motors
Nd
Neodymium
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Electric Motors
Dy
Dysprosium
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Electric Motors
Our Evolving Process
Our innovative process streamlines lithium-ion battery recycling into FIVE manageable steps, ensuring efficiency and safety at every turn.
Collection and Transportation
We gather used batteries from various sources, including electronic waste collection centers, battery or product manufacturers, and end-users.
Sorting and Preprocessing
Upon arrival at the recycling facility, the batteries undergo a rigorous sorting process based on their type, chemistry, and condition. Batteries are then carefully discharged and disassembled to the cell level.
Mechanical Processing
This stage involves shredding the battery cells to break them down into smaller, more manageable pieces. This mechanical processing facilitates the separation of plastics and metals like copper and aluminium, and the extraction of black mass.
Hydrometallurgical Treatment
Following the extraction of black mass, the material undergoes leaching, a chemical process where solvents dissolve metals from battery waste into a leachate solution. This solution is then processed to recover valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel for reuse.
Refinement and Reintegration
The final stage refines recovered metals to high purity, preparing them for reuse in new batteries or other products, thus completing the sustainable recycling loop
1.Collection and Transportation
We gather used batteries from various sources, including electronic waste collection centers, battery or product manufacturers, and end-users.
2.Sorting and Preprocessing
Upon arrival at the recycling facility, the batteries undergo a rigorous sorting process based on their type, chemistry, and condition. Batteries are then carefully discharged and disassembled to the cell level.
3.Mechanical Processing
This stage involves shredding the battery cells to break them down into smaller, more manageable pieces. This mechanical processing facilitates the separation of plastics and metals like copper and aluminium, and the extraction of black mass.
4.Hydrometallurgical Treatment
Following the extraction of black mass, the material undergoes leaching, a chemical process where solvents dissolve metals from battery waste into a leachate solution. This solution is then processed to recover valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel for reuse.
5.Refinement and Reintegration
The final stage refines recovered metals to high purity, preparing them for reuse in new batteries or other products, thus completing the sustainable recycling loop