Altilium is pleased to complete the delivery of its Generation 4 EcoAnode™ graphite samples to one of Europe’s major anode manufacturers.

Through our innovative EcoAnode™ process, we’ve proven that over 99% of graphite can be recovered from old EV batteries. Extensive testing shows that our recycled graphite matches the purity and physical characteristics of primary sources, providing a green, circular alternative to high carbon virgin materials.

Over 90% of the world’s graphite is refined in China, which recently imposed export controls, so onshoring of a UK graphite supply chain is essential.

Altilium has a partnership with battery materials and technology company Talga Group Ltd to recover graphite from old EV batteries for reuse in the production of new battery anodes, closing the loop on an EV battery supply chain.

Earlier this year Altilium filed a UK patent application for recovery of graphite from recycling old EV batteries that is redesigned for optimal reuse in the production of new, low carbon battery anodes.

Recycling not only strengthens regional supply chains but also plays a crucial role in decarbonising the automotive industry, with the potential to reduce carbon footprints by over 77% compared to sourcing battery anodes from primary raw materials.

According to the Advanced Propulsion Centre, UK anode demand is projected to reach 95,000 MT by 2030 and 107,000 MT by 2035. Altilium’s planned recycling plant in Teesside will have the capacity to recover 20,000 MT of graphite annually, thus helping to meet a substantial portion of UK demand by 2030.