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Donghai University and Chu Li Technology Collaborate on Breakthrough Recycling Technology for EV Batteries
Taichung, Taiwan - Donghai University, a leading institution committed to sustainability, has partnered with Chu Li Technology to develop a revolutionary "recycled graphite material" technology for recycling end-of-life electric vehicle batteries. The groundbreaking research, unveiled on March 22nd, has yielded significant results.
Donghai University's Vice President, Zhang Jiaxiu, highlighted the significance of the research team's findings, stating that the recycled graphite material exhibits performance comparable to new graphite, while simultaneously addressing pressing environmental concerns.
The research was spearheaded by Professor Lin Zhengyu, a co-host of the Donghai University Industry Sustainability Innovation and Smart Zero Carbon Technology Development and Service Alliance (ZCTSA). Professor Lin emphasized that existing global recycling technologies for lithium batteries often involve crushing and collecting mixed black powder for purification and sale, an approach that lacks efficiency and is environmentally unsustainable.
Chu Li Technology's innovative recycling technology offers a solution by effectively recovering graphite and other valuable materials from batteries. The recovered materials are then successfully used to create new lithium ternary battery cells, with exceptional performance in testing.
Professor Lin further mentioned that Chu Li Technology's unique technology has successfully recycled graphite from end-of-life electric vehicles and energy storage systems, creating recycled graphite powder. The partners plan to continue developing testing standards and marketing strategies for this innovative recycled material.
Chen Wenxian, Chairman of Chu Li Technology, underscored the significance of this breakthrough in the lithium battery industry. He stressed the need for validation from specialized institutions to ensure the purity and performance of the recycled material. The company plans to continue its collaboration with Donghai University to advance research and development.
Chen Wenxian added that as the world transitions toward net-zero carbon emissions, the EU has mandated that imported electronic products contain a certain percentage of recycled materials by 2027. This development in recycled graphite powder represents a significant advancement, allowing Taiwan to retain strategic resources, reduce production costs, and lessen dependence on imported graphite raw materials, thereby enhancing product competitiveness.
The successful research represents a major step forward in sustainable battery recycling technology.