Manufacture clean black mass, recover valuable materials

Among other things, the growing market for electric cars has led to an ever-increasing challenge in terms of how to deal with battery waste, all above black mass. At ANDRITZ, we address this challenge with innovative processes and state-of-the-art equipment that optimize the recycling of lithium-ion and other batteries. Thanks to process expertise, extensive experience, and proven systems for most process steps, we can aid you in the development or the finetuning of your recycling process. ANDRITZ provides shredding, dewatering and drying equipment to recover valuable raw material, such as lithium, cobalt, or graphite – which benefits both your OPEX and our environment. Combined with process simulation technology, machine and process control and proven local service, we are proud to be able to offer the full package from from simulation to installation and process optimization – for every step from lithium mining and battery mineral processing down to hydrometallurgical recycling.

End-to-end solutions from pre-treatment to hydrometallurgy

EV-Battery recycling: LIB recycling process, solvent extraction process

Process flowchart hydrometallurgical li-Ion recycling

Hydrometallurgical recycling

Our comprehensive battery recycling approach - Exploring new processes for battery recycling

In collaboration with battery recycling pioneer Duesenfeld, we offer innovative processes, cutting-edge equipment, and comprehensive services for eco-friendly battery recycling. Together, we are transforming lithium-ion battery recycling and making a significant positive environmental impact.

We are investing in R&D and collaborating closely with our customers and leading universities to go beyond the limits of current technologies. For example, covering an area of 3,600 m², the ANDRITZ Recycling Technology (ART) Center in Austria, is equipped with innovative shredding, drying, and pelleting technology to conduct trials under real plant conditions. Whether you are looking for cutting-edge filtration technologies, innovative drying solutions, or a straighter forward performance upgrade, we can find ways to do it better.

Test with your own material or with material provided by ANDRITZ, and draw on the expertise and knowledge of our recycling experts to minimize your investment risks. Get in contact with us!

Lab scale

Budgetary info for ROI studies
Feasibility check
Rental units for on-site testing
Large availability of major equipment
Extensive know-how
Experienced team and routines
More than 5,000 different applications tested
Large reference list

Pilot scale

Project safety by process guarantees
(output, energy consumption etc.)
Product properties assessment

Dewatering technologies

Pressure drum filter

- Maintenance friendly (slow rotating) equipment with a small footprint

- Process adaptions possible (high flexibility)

- Customizing options such as gas-tight to pressure belt designs (ATEX)

Filter presses

- Flexible in filtration area, throughput and process changes

- High chemical resistance

- Wide range of automation options up to an intelligent filter press

Decanter centrifuges

- Constant separation results, even at fluctuations in the volumetric flow, the process conditions, or the product characteristics

- High chemical resistance

- Low space requirement, low operating costs (no operating consumables required)

Horizontal peeler centrifuges

- Increased filtration capacity

- Lower residual cake moisture due to high centrifugal forces

- Excellent washing results due to even distribution of wash liquid

Filtration components

Wedge wire and perforated components for various process steps and equipment to enhance process quality and efficiency:

- Screening and sizing

- Dewatering

- Screening

- Leaching

- Filtration

Drying technologies

Helix dryer

- High-performance vacuum contact dryer for gentle processing at low temperatures

- Almost residue-free emptying

- Design pressures and temperature ranges can be flexibly adapted

Plate dryer

- Exact control of drying temperature and retention time

- Maximum flexibility thanks to optimization of product layer depth and speed/configuration of plow arrangement

- Minimum energy requirement due to efficient contact drying

Spray dryer

- Particle size customizable depending on the atomizing technology from 5-10 microns particle size.

- Energy optimization options like use of waste heat and flue gases or exhaust heat energy recovery

- Proven solution for exceptionally fine lithium powder and LFP production

Paddle dryer

- Once-through drying technology that avoids back-mixing

- Low temperature possible due to vacuum

- Hygienic design – used also in food production

Automation and Digitalization

Metris addIQ control systems with touch screen panel

Metris addIQ control system upgrade

Metris addIQ control systems deliver

everything from basic automated

movement, up to a point where the machine can recognize changes and imbalances within the process and help you to optimize accordingly.

IDEAS simulation solutions

An industry-leading process simulator that offers powerful steady-state and dynamic modeling capabilities as a complete package for all your simulation needs.