Sustainable lithium-ion battery materials and recycling —
elevated.

Ascend Elements manufactures advanced battery materials using valuable elements reclaimed from spent lithium-ion batteries. Our patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor synthesis process transforms today’s waste into high-value materials for tomorrow’s EV batteries — a giant step up in sustainability for the entire industry. 

Ascend Elements manufactures advanced battery materials using valuable elements reclaimed from spent lithium-ion batteries. Our patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ process transforms today’s waste into high-value materials for tomorrow’s EV batteries — a giant step up in sustainability for the entire industry.

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Ascend Elements ranked #3 in Energy and Sustainability on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023 list.

Ascend Elements ranked #3 in Energy and Sustainability on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2023 list.

Beyond recycling — “upcycling” to increase material value

We help EV battery manufacturers and end users maximize value. Beyond producing commodity metals, we use advanced particle engineering techniques to transform used Li-ion batteries and manufacturing scrap into highly engineered precursor (pCAM) and cathode active materials (CAM) that meet client specifications.

Our full-service logistics, materials-tracking and customer support services simplify the pursuit of greater sustainability and higher value.

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Advanced technology elevates e-waste into critical battery materials

Our industry-first, Hydro-to-Cathode™ direct precursor 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 cost and carbon emissions.

Lower cost

for cathode materials

Lower CO2

emissions  

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Our Hydro-to-Cathode™ Direct Precursor Synthesis Process

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Impurity Extraction
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Cathode Production
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Ascend Elements is creating a more sustainable future by providing multiple material re-entry options into the battery supply chain process, in alignment with JLR’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions across our supply chain.

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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 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.

Recent News and Insights From Ascend Elements

Ascend Elements Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023

Ascend Elements has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. The company is ranked No. 3 in the Energy and Sustainability category.

Ascend Elements and Honda Motor Co. Reach Basic Agreement

Ascend Elements and Honda Reach Basic Agreement to Collaborate on Procurement of Recycled Lithium-ion Battery Materials in North America 

Ascend Elements today announced a basic agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. to collaborate on stable procurement of recycled lithium-ion battery materials for Honda electric vehicles in North America.

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