Nile Li-Cycle uses a combination of mechanical and hydrometallurgical resource recovery technologies that have been developed for recycling Li-ion battery waste. These licensed/co-developed and patented processes are the validation of years of R&D efforts by NILE and its technology partners and prosperity in India.

All kinds of lithium-ion batteries are collected, then discharged, sorted, shredded and crushed in an inert and enclosed environment to ensure there are no fumes and dust released into the atmosphere. Then, through indigenously developed efficient means of mechanical separation via particle size, density and magnetic properties, the majority of the metallic material is separated from the anode and the cathode material. This remaining fine black powder is called black mass, and it forms the input for the next stage, i.e. Hydrometallurgical processing.

Nile Li-Cycle then uses Hydrometallurgy, which involves various processes like leaching, reaction, filtration, crystallization etc. to turn black mass into several industries and battery-grade end-products for reuse in various industry and battery applications.

Our environment friendly solution for treating end-of-life Lithium-ion battery waste will help create an alternate supply chain for critical minerals and compounds. This will help India meet the demand for key battery raw materials. Our proprietary technology allows for safe processing of all Lithium-ion batteries whilst significantly cutting down on GHG emissions and waste sent to landfill, thus providing a viable end-of-life pathway for all Lithium-ion batteries.