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Black Mass Recycling Solution

Black Mass Recycling Solution

Recover black-mass-rich active material from prepared lithium battery feedstock through controlled liberation, screening, metal separation and fine-powder collection.

02 / Feedstock

Battery materials this solution is designed to process

This solution is intended for prepared lithium battery materials where active-material recovery is the primary objective. The required process depends on how much dismantling, discharge and primary crushing have already been completed.

Prepared Lithium-Ion Cells

Prepared Lithium-Ion Cells

Cells that have already completed the required preparation or discharge stage and are ready for controlled mechanical recycling.

Electrode / Pole-Piece Scrap

Electrode / Pole-Piece Scrap

Cathode or anode production scrap, trimmed electrode material and prepared pole-piece fractions containing active material bonded to current collectors.

Crushed Battery Intermediate Fractions

Crushed Battery Intermediate Fractions

Material produced after primary battery crushing that still contains active material, copper, aluminum, plastics and other mixed fractions.

Black-Mass-Containing Fine Fractions

Black-Mass-Containing Fine Fractions

Fine material streams containing active-material-rich powder together with residual metallic or lightweight impurities.

Battery Production Scrap

Battery Production Scrap

Prepared manufacturing scrap suitable for controlled liberation and active-material recovery.

03 / Target Recovered Materials

Output fractions this solution is designed to recover

The final output depends on feedstock composition, liberation quality and downstream requirements. Black mass is the primary target, while metallic and lightweight fractions are separated to improve the quality and control of the recovered material stream.

Black Mass / Active Material Fraction

Black Mass / Active Material Fraction

Fine active-material-rich fraction recovered after controlled crushing, screening, classification and fine-powder collection.

Copper-Rich Fraction

Copper-Rich Fraction

Copper-bearing material separated from current-collector fragments and other conductive components.

Aluminum-Rich Fraction

Aluminum-Rich Fraction

Aluminum-bearing material separated from current collectors, casings or mixed battery fractions.

Ferrous Metal Fraction

Ferrous Metal Fraction

Magnetic metal fraction removed where steel casing or other ferrous material is present.

Plastic / Separator Fraction

Plastic / Separator Fraction

Lightweight polymer-rich fraction separated from denser metallic and active-material streams.

04 / Recommended Recycling Process

Recommended process logic for black mass recovery

This is recommended process logic, not a fixed production line. Liberation, screening, metal separation and fine-powder collection are adjusted according to feedstock condition and target black-mass quality.

  1. 01

    Feedstock Characterization

    Confirm feedstock type, chemistry if known, particle size, moisture, metal content, liberation condition and target black-mass requirements.

  2. 02

    Controlled Size Reduction / Liberation

    Apply suitable secondary crushing or pulverizing where active material remains bonded to foil, separator or other battery components.

  3. 03

    Screening & Particle Classification

    Separate coarse material, intermediate fractions and fine active-material-rich particles so each stream can enter a more suitable separation stage.

  4. 04

    Metal Separation

    Remove magnetic and non-ferrous metallic impurities using the appropriate combination of physical separation methods.

  5. 05

    Fine-Powder Collection

    Collect black-mass-rich fines under controlled airflow and negative-pressure conditions while limiting material loss into the dust-control system.

  6. 06

    Fraction Collection & Output Control

    Collect black mass and separated copper, aluminum, ferrous and polymer-rich fractions independently for downstream handling or further treatment.

Stages can be added, skipped or reordered after feedstock characterization and project review.

05 / Safety & Environmental Control

Safety and environmental control

Fine-powder and dust control

Coordinate enclosed conveying, controlled airflow and dedicated fine-powder collection so black-mass-rich material is recovered instead of lost as uncontrolled dust.

05 / Recommended Production Lines

Complete process systems that support this solution

Recommended production lines support black-mass-oriented recovery from prepared battery feedstock, with broader lithium recycling available where a wider mechanical route is required.

10 / Request a Technical Proposal

Request a Technical Proposal

Share feedstock condition, capacity, black-mass recovery objectives and site constraints so BREM can prepare an initial technical proposal. You do not need every technical detail confirmed before contacting BREM.