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Lithium-ion Battery Direct Recycling Cathode Rejuvenation

A Cleaner, Faster, and More Sustainable Li-ion Battery Recycling and Materials Production Solution

Achieving a True Domestic Circular Economy

  • Cost
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Co2
  • Mining
    100
  • Pyro
    110
  • Hydro
    98
  • Direct
    56
Cost Reduction
from patented LPAS™ technology.
44
  • Mining
    100
  • Pyro
    67
  • Hydro
    72
  • Direct
    27
Energy Reduction
from patented LPAS™ technology.
73
  • Mining
    100
  • Pyro
    68
  • Hydro
    73
  • Direct
    31
Water Reduction
from patented LPAS™ technology.
69
  • Mining
    100
  • Pyro
    89
  • Hydro
    71
  • Direct
    32
CO2 Reduction
from patented LPAS™ technology.
68

Source: Argonne National Lab ReCell Center
(1) Values of the thermal, acid leaching, and direct recycling processes are benchmarked to mining at 100%

  • 95

    Recovery Rate

    from patented LPAS™ technology.

  • 38

    Cost Reduction

    from patented LPAS™ technology.

  • 69

    CO2 Reduction

    from patented LPAS™ technology.

LPAS™ Technology
How Does It Work?

IN OUT Shred Separate Cathode Cathode-to-Cathode™ Anode Anode-to-Anode™ Copper Battery Grade Rejuvenated Materials Aluminum Plastic Raw Cathode Raw Anode Repair Low-Temp Process Our rejuvenated battery materials are comparable to virgin materials,  meeting or exceeding OEM expectations. Introducing LPAS(™) Our revolutionary Low-temperature Plasma-assisted Separation process transforms the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. LPAS™ en-ables the repair of cathode and anode materials without fully break-ing down chemical compounds, drastically reducing energy and chemical consumption compared to current industrial processes.
Rejuvenated NCM
Aged NCM

NCM

Commonly used in EVs

Rejuvenated NCA
Aged NCA

NCA

Commonly used in EVs

Rejuvenated LCO
Aged LCO

LCO

Commonly found in CEs

Rejuvenated LEP
Aged LEP

LFP

Commonly used in EV’s

Our Partners

Awards

  • U.S. Department of Energy
  • CSIT
    Award
  • SBIR·STTR
    Award
  • Clean Tech Open 2021 National Winner
  • Princeton Innovation
  • NJEDA
    Award
  • U.S. Department of Energy
  • CSIT
    Award
  • SBIR·STTR
    Award
  • Clean Tech Open 2021 National Winner
  • Princeton Innovation
  • NJEDA
    Award
  • U.S. Department of Energy
  • CSIT
    Award
  • SBIR·STTR
    Award
  • Clean Tech Open 2021 National Winner
  • Princeton Innovation
  • NJEDA
    Award

A Word From Our Partner

  • Wistron is pleased to be a significant investor in and partner with PNE. Closing this round marks another milestone in advancing PNE's technology, establishing a foundation for the lithium-ion battery circular supply chain, and addressing the global need for electrification to help combat climate change. We are particularly proud to be PNE's partner in our joint pilot production facility in McKinney, TX and are excited for PNE's future prospects.

    The General Manager, Wistron GreenTech

  • Argonne National Laboratory has long been an advocate for direct recycling and it pleases us to see these test results. PNE's rejuvenated cathode material shows very comparable cyclability to pristine commercial material and demonstrates that PNE's direct recycling process can recover the electrochemical performance.

    The General Manager, Argonne National Laboratory

  • Princeton NuEnergy has an innovative concept and technologies for lithium-ion battery recycling, and Honda has high expectations for their future potential. The plasma-based direct recycling technology will enable the sustainability of the EV battery supply chain and, as Honda strives to achieve 100% use of sustainable materials by 2050, we envision that this technology has a great potential. Honda will continue to search for, collaborate with and invest in various venture companies with a promising future through our global open innovation program – Honda Xcelerator Ventures.

    The General Manager, Honda Motor Co.,Ltd.
  • Wistron GreenTech
  • Argonne National Laboratory
  • Honda Motor Co.,Ltd.
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Princeton NuEnergy Secures $16 Million In Series A Funding To Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Direct Recycling Technology Princeton NuEnergy Receives $4.375 Million From DOE-EERE Grant to Drive Advancements in Cathode Active Materials Manufacturing Recycled Battery Materials Achieve Performance Comparable to New
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