As the demand for lithium-ion batteries grows rapidly, so does the urgency to recycle them efficiently and sustainably. At SK-Tes we see the potential and the challenges of giving these critical resources a second life. While recycling processes have advanced considerably, there are still important areas

As Europe accelerates toward a green and digital future, the demand for lithium-ion batteries – powering everything from electric vehicles to smartphones – is soaring. But with growing usage comes a growing challenge: how do we recycle these batteries sustainably, efficiently, and safely?

It is the daily business of recycling companies such as BeyondBattRec partner Accurec: they monitor the flow of worn-out lithium-ion batteries – discarded power sources from cars, laptops, and tools. And of course, these are not waste.

As one of the initiators of the BeyondBattRec project, Coventry University has taken a bold step toward tackling one of the most pressing sustainability challenges of our time: how to build a truly circular, low-impact battery ecosystem for Europe’s electrified future.

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) power our modern world, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage.