LITHIUM-ION UPSTREAM PROCESSING
Lithium-Ion Battery Pre-Processing & Black Mass
Controlled upstream processing of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and manufacturing scrap to produce consistent, low-contamination black mass for downstream refining and offtake partners.
Sustainable battery materials
A Dual Capability Within the Evolve Platform
In addition to lithium-metal neutralization, Evolve supports the pre-processing of lithium-ion batteries as part of its broader safety-first platform. This solution focuses on upstream processing—preparing batteries and materials for downstream refining—while maintaining disciplined boundaries around scope, risk, and capital intensity.
3
Lithium
6.9410
25
Manganese
54.938
27
Cobalt
58.933
28
Nickel
58.693
28
Copper
63.546
Our Solution
What Lithium-Ion battery Pre-Processing Involves
Evolve’s lithium-ion pre-processing solution is designed to safely receive, size-reduce, and separate lithium-ion batteries and manufacturing scrap to produce black mass suitable for downstream recovery. The process emphasizes containment, electrolyte management, and output consistency to support reliable integration with established refining partners.
- Safe intake and controlled size reduction
- Electrolyte and solvent management
- Consistent, low-contamination black mass
- Designed for downstream partner specifications
- Sampling + QA/QC for spec alignment
Commercial Terms Vary by Chemistry and Program Structure
Lithium-ion engagements are structured around the feedstock profile and downstream requirements.
Depending on chemistry, condition, and volumes, programs will be aligned through payables/feedstock purchase, offtake-linked structures tied to black mass specifications and value.
This Solution Is:
- Focused on upstream pre-processing
- Designed for safety and consistency
- Suitable for EOL batteries and manufacturing scrap
- Compatible with downstream partner refining
This Solution Is Not:
- Full-scope hydrometallurgy or refining
- pCAM production
- A vertically integrated recycling refinery
Our Process
Input
Collection Sorting PRE-PROCESSING
Recycle
Vacuum-crushing vaporization & materials separation
Output
Recovered Battery metals & Black mass
Sampling and QA/QC workflows are used to support consistent black mass outputs for downstream integration.
Typical Feedstock & Applications
Feedstock Types
End-of-life lithium-ion batteries
Manufacturing scrap and rejects
Aggregated battery streams
Industries Use Cases
OEM and manufacturing partners
Battery collection programs
Downstream refining / offtake partners
Pre-refining material preparation
Sustainable battery materials
Designed for Downstream Integration
Downstream refining outcomes depend heavily on the quality and consistency of upstream materials. Evolve’s pre-processing approach prioritizes controlled operations and repeatable outputs to support partner requirements, reduce variability, and improve downstream efficiency—without introducing unnecessary process complexity.
How Lithium-Ion Pre-Processing Engagements Work
1.
Feedstock and spec review
2.
Validation campaign / sampling
3.
Commercial pre-processing program
4.
Scale program as volumes grow
Sustainable battery materials
Delivered Through a Modular Platform
Lithium-ion pre-processing is delivered through Evolve’s modular, vacuum-based platform, enabling consistent safety standards, operational control, and scalability across battery types. This shared architecture supports disciplined growth while preserving focus on Evolve’s core safety-critical mission.
Managing Lithium-Metal Batteries?
Send your target spec and feedstock profile. We’ll confirm fit, program structure, and validation steps.