Sustainable lithium-ion battery materials and recycling —
elevated.
Ascend Elements is building North America and Europe’s domestic supply of critical minerals through “urban mining” and innovative battery materials technologies. We produce high-performance, engineered battery materials using the valuable elements found in end-of-life batteries and manufacturing scrap. Our patented Hydro-to-Cathode® direct cathode precursor (pCAM) synthesis process transforms today’s waste into high-value, engineered materials for tomorrow’s most advanced lithium-ion batteries.
Join us in elevating the performance, security and reliability of domestic lithium-ion battery materials.
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 major advancement for the entire industry.
Fast Company ranks Ascend Elements #1 in Automotive category on the World’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2024.
Beyond battery recycling — we produce a reliable source
of domestic lithium-ion battery materials.
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.
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.
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Advanced technology elevates e-waste into critical battery materials
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.
Shredding
Our Hydro-to-Cathode® Direct Cathode Precursor Synthesis
Leaching
Impurity Extraction
Direct Precursor Synthesis
Cathode Production
Battery Manufacturing
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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.
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