This research area focuses on transforming battery waste and raw materials into valuable resources through advanced recycling and materials processing technologies. We aim to shift the paradigm from waste management to resource utilization, supporting a circular and sustainable battery value chain.   

The research explores multiple recycling routes—including hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, direct recycling, and demanufacturing—while also developing new materials processing pathways.

We will also develop methods for making battery recycling safer by automating pack and module dismantling processes and discharging.

Our research area involves:

• four PhD students
• involvement from NTNU, UiA and IFE
• a strong network of industrial partners such as Hydrovolt, Vianode, Beyonder, Bergen Carbon Solutions, and others

Our partners contribute with significant in-kind expertise, supervision of our students and infrastructure. The collaboration ensures that each activity is matched with tangible deliverables like reports, SOPs, presentations, and rapid knowledge transfer to industry.