Ascend Elements manufactures advanced battery materials using valuable elements reclaimed from spent lithium-ion batteries. Our Hydro-to-Cathode® direct cathode precursor (pCAM) synthesis process transforms today’s waste into high value materials for tomorrow’s EV batteries – a major advancement for the entire industry.
We are building North America and Europe’s domestic supply of critical minerals through “urban mining” and innovative battery materials technologies – an infrastructure that retains critical minerals in-country for supply chain security.
We produce high-performance, engineered battery materials using the valuable elements found in end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap.
Join us in elevating the performance, security, and reliability of domestic battery materials with the first pCAM production in North America and the first refined pCAM production in Europe.
Fast Company ranks Ascend Elements #1 in Automotive category on the World’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2024.
We help lithium-ion battery manufacturers and end users maximize value. Beyond shredding batteries and producing “black mass” or commodity metals, we use advanced particle engineering techniques to transform end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap into highly engineered, domestic battery materials that are compliant with 45X tax credit requirements.
Cathode Precursor (pCAM) | Lithium Carbonate (Li2CO3)
Our full-service logistics, materials-tracking and customer support services simplify the pursuit of higher value and supply
chain security.
Our industry-first, Hydro-to-Cathode® direct cathode precursor (pCAM) synthesis process transforms a mixed input of discarded batteries and manufacturing scrap into active cathode battery material — raising the value of critical elements like lithium, cobalt, and nickel — while driving down costs.
With Ascend Elements, the battery materials supply chain is looking up.
When it comes to meeting the needs of lithium-ion supply chains, Ascend Elements aims higher. We go beyond just recycling, instead upcycling discarded batteries into premium cathode active materials—all at a lower cost. Our unique Hydro-to-Cathode® direct precursor synthesis process unlocks hidden value to return critical materials back to lithium battery manufacturers.
With Ascend Elements, the battery materials supply chain is looking up.
When it comes to meeting the needs of lithium-ion supply chains, Ascend Elements aims higher. We go beyond just recycling, instead upcycling discarded batteries into premium cathode active materials—all at a lower cost and carbon footprint. Our unique recovery and purification process unlocks hidden value to return critical materials back to lithium battery manufacturers.
Ascend Elements Announces TDK Ventures as 2025 Partner of the Year Strategic, long-term partner recognized for advancing Ascend Elements’ growth, global expansion, and leadership in forging
Company offers global battery producers a proven, domestic pathway to circular battery materials WESTBOROUGH, MASS. — December 18, 2025 — Ascend Elements, the global leader
Ascend Elements Announces Multi‑Year Offtake Agreement for Recycled Battery‑Grade Lithium Carbonate with Trafigura Partnership pairs Ascend Elements’ Hydro‑to‑Cathode® technology with Trafigura’s global marketing and logistics
Westborough, Mass. (September 4, 2025) Ascend Elements has appointed Barbara B. Knight to the position of Chief Administrative Officer. In this role, she will oversee
Company Plans to Produce More than 15 Kilotons of Recycled Lithium Carbonate Annually in the United States and Europe by 2027 COVINGTON, Ga., (September 3,
Westborough, Mass. (July 2, 2025) Ascend Elements recently appointed Deacon Powell to the position of General Counsel. He serves on the company’s Executive Leadership Team
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