Patented Hydro-to-Cathode® process increases value and performance of domestic battery materials

Our patented Hydro-to-Cathode® direct cathode precursor (pCAM) synthesis process simplifies lithium-ion battery recycling and transforms used batteries into customized battery materials that can meet or exceed the performance of new materials.

Reclaiming high-value advanced battery materials—efficiently

Our advantage starts with a remarkable innovation: Other processes leach metals out of spent battery materials, but our patented Hydro-to-Cathode direct cathode precursor (pCAM) synthesis process leaches out impurities, keeping the valuable metals in solution and eliminating multiple steps in the recycling flow.

Enhancing the value of lithium-ion battery elements

Traditional lithium-ion recycling processes involve many steps that focus on reclaiming intermediate compounds to sell to commodities markets. Our Hydro-to-Cathode direct cathode precursor (pCAM) synthesis process increases efficiency while returning higher-level materials to the supply chain. Using methodology from Argonne National Labs, our process has demonstrated significant advantages in multiple categories, when compared with traditional methods.

Stronger Economics: Higher economic return encourages more EV battery recycling and greater critical mineral retention in-country

By delivering engineered materials at lower cost, our Hydro-to-Cathode direct cathode precursor synthesis process greatly improves the cost-effectiveness of battery recycling. Improved economics is the best way to boost battery recycling as the lithium-ion market grows, which will reduce the pressure to mine and process raw materials for critical mineral applications. In this way, our closed-loop approach supports independent and secure supply chains.

Cathode is the most expensive material in batteries. Our approach results in:

lower costs

lower process emissions