THE PLATFORM
VCV Platform - Vacuum Crushing Vaporization
A modular, vacuum-based processing platform that enables lithium-metal battery neutralization programs and lithium-ion pre-processing in controlled, safety-first environments.
- Vacuum-based, oxygen-free (under vacuum) processing environment
- Chain-of-custody and documentation support
- Validation-first deployment with modular scale-up
The Evolve difference
Designed for Control, Safety, and Adaptability
Conventional recycling infrastructure is optimized for lithium-ion and often unsuitable for reactive chemistries and high-risk material.
Evolve’s platform prioritizes controlled environments, disciplined workflows, and documentation—supporting safety-critical end-of-life outcomes across battery types.
SAFETY FOUNDATION
Why Controlled Processing Environments Matter
Reactive battery chemistries introduce risks that cannot be mitigated through high-temperature processing alone. Evolve’s controlled, oxygen-limited environments reduce exposure to fire, explosion, and uncontrolled reactions, forming the technical foundation for Evolve’s lithium-metal neutralization and lithium-ion pre-processing solutions.
Lithium-metal and DDR/high-risk material require acceptance review and program-specific handling guidance.
PLATFORM ARCHITECTURE
A Modular Platform Architecture
Controlled intake & containment
Safe, controlled receipt, classification, and handling from initial intake.
Vacuum-based processing environment
Oxygen-free vacuum conditions designed to reduce risk during processing.
Materials separation & handling
Controlled separation and handling to produce consistent intermediary outputs.
Output conditioning for downstream pathways
Preparation of outputs for downstream integration, recovery pathways, and compliance needs.
PLATFORM CAPABILITIES
What the Platform Enables
- Safer handling of hazardous batteries
- Validation-first deployment
- Documentation and chain-of-custody support
- Modular capacity expansion
- Integration with downstream partners
- Adaptability across battery chemistries
VALIDATION
Validation-First Deployment, Disciplined Scale-Up
The VCV platform has been validated on lithium-ion pre-processing, and is designed to support chemistry-specific pathways where safety and control are non-negotiable.
Evolve scales through structured programs—aligning acceptance criteria, outputs, and documentation before expanding capacity.
- Validated on lithium-ion pre-processing
- Program-based approach to confirm acceptance criteria and outputs
- Scalable, modular architecture for phased expansion
SOLUTION PATHWAYS
Two Pathways. One Safety-First Platform.
Lithium-Metal Battery Neutralization
Controlled neutralization programs for hazardous primary lithium batteries, including lithium-metal cells and packs (subject to acceptance review).
- Designed for safety-critical programs
- DDR/high-risk acceptance review
- Chain-of-custody documentation support
Lithium-Ion Pre-Processing & Black Mass
Upstream processing to generate consistent black mass for downstream refining and offtake partners.
- Controlled pre-processing + electrolyte management
- Spec-driven outputs for downstream integration
- Commercial terms vary by chemistry, condition, and program structure
The Evolve difference
Built for Safety-Critical Applications
Designed and operated in the United States.
The platform is designed to support applications where safety, compliance, and operational control are non-negotiable.
- Defense & Aerospace
- Mining & remote infrastructure
- Industrial & specialty OEMs
- Battery manufacturers & distributors
- Recycling networks/aggregators
Get Started
Start With a Feedstock Profile
Send a feedstock profile and we’ll confirm the appropriate pathway, acceptance criteria, and packaging/logistics guidance based on chemistry, condition, and volumes.