In response to the Inflation Reduction Act, the United States has seen unprecedented investment into the Lithium Ion battery recycling industry to recover critical materials such as Lithium, Cobalt and other metals. Currently, the output from recycling of Li-ion batteries is shipped to Asia for conversion to precursor cathode active material (pCAM). To understand how countries like the US can secure greater control over these critical minerals, one needs to understand the role pCAM plays in the battery manufacturing process. Creating pCAM from recycled battery material is the key to sustainable battery recycling, rejuvenation, and advancing onshoring for a circular battery economy. 

After attending this session, participants will be able to:  

• Examine the current market for lithium-ion battery processing. 

• Conceptualize ways to change the market towards a uniquely American closed loop stream. 

• Prepare what is needed to apply for and obtain environmental permits for a lithium-ion battery recycling facility.