The ARC Training Centre for Battery Recycling

Did you know that up to 95% of the materials contained in batteries can be recycled?

As batteries become a critical enabler of the energy transition, starting with the end in mind maximises the value of the resources embedded within them.

The ARC Training Centre for Battery Recycling is a collaborative initiative driving innovation and training talent to promote a circular economy by keeping valuable battery materials in use.

Last week, Scott and Shona attended the official launch of the ARC Training Centre for Battery Recycling at the University of Adelaide. Supporting a circular economy, this centre will develop new talent in battery recycling through 19 PhD students and 4 postdoctoral fellows who are actively connected with industry trends.

Nine organisations are involved, including the University of Adelaide, the University of New South Wales (UNSW), and the University of Wollongong, alongside six industry partners: The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Gravitas Technologies, BenAn Energy Ltd. (Singapore), Iondrive (ASX:ION) Technologies, PCI Green Technologies (Inno Energy Group) and Pure Power invest.

Powering Australia was invited to tour the new laboratory facilities, which focus on five key areas: pre-treatment and second-life management; recycling spent batteries into materials; resynthesising materials for new batteries; designing new battery materials and cells for easier recycling; and establishing industrial standards to empower the next generation of sustainable lithium-ion battery technology.

We look forward to the success of the new Centre and their partners who are scaling the future of Australia’s circular economy.