The Technology Development Board (TDB) (under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India)  has extended financial support to BatX energies (Gurugram based Startup) for the commercialisation of an indigenous battery recycling technology.

• This innovative process will help in the sustainable recycling of lithium-ion batteries, contributing to India’s clean energy and circular economy goals.

About Black Mass Recovery Technology

• Technology Overview: The black mass recovery technology is designed to extract valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel from used lithium-ion batteries. 
  • The process utilizes a dual-mode (wet and dry) system, ensuring high separation efficiency.
  • The end-to-end process, including collection, shredding, metal leaching, and downstream purification, is indigenously developed and patented.
• High Recovery Rates: The technology ensures recovery rates of up to 97–99%, making it highly efficient in reclaiming essential minerals from end-of-life batteries.
• Sustainability and Impact: This process significantly reduces the reliance on mining and import for these critical minerals, contributing to sustainability and supporting the circular economy.

About Black Mass

• Black mass is a dark, powdery substance found inside used lithium-ion batteries.
• It is a mix of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. 
• It can be recovered, refined, and reused in the production of new batteries.

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