Revolutionising Waste Recycling Across Industries
Cirqula leverages advanced technologies to transform waste into valuable resources, addressing critical environmental challenges. From glass and e-waste to tyres, solar panels, lithium batteries, and energy.We deliver sustainable solutions for a circular economy
Lithium Batteries Sector
Current Waste Problem
Global lithium-ion battery waste is expected to reach 2 million metric tons annually by 2030 as electric vehicles and energy storage deployments increase. Less than 5% of lithium batteries are currently recycled, resulting in critical materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese) being lost to landfills. Improper disposal creates fire hazards in waste facilities and risks toxic metal contamination. The expanding battery industry faces supply constraints for key materials, with cobalt and lithium mining associated with environmental degradation and human rights concerns.
What We Can Do
At Cirqula, we can implement a battery recycling process that begins with discharge and safe disassembly of battery packs into cells and modules. We can employ hydrometallurgical techniques to extract cathode materials with minimal environmental impact. We can achieve up to 98% recovery rates for cobalt, nickel, and manganese through our advanced separation technology. We can apply proprietary processes for lithium recovery from electrolytes and cathode materials. We can ensure operations under strict safety protocols with specialized fire suppression systems designed specifically for lithium battery processing.
Industries We Supply
Battery manufacturing: Cathode materials (lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese)
Electric vehicles: Battery components and power management systems
Energy storage: Materials for grid-scale and residential storage solutions
Electronics: Components for portable devices
Chemical industry: High-purity lithium compounds
Specialty materials: Cobalt and nickel alloys for industrial applications