Research is ‘game-changer’ for EV industry

A clean technology company has achieved a “critical milestone” in battery recycling.

Altilium, which focuses on sustainable EV battery solutions, collaborated with Imperial College London to test its recycled cathode active materials (CAM), with the research confirming its recycled materials can match or surpass those from traditional mining.

The findings, which officials described as “a game-changer for the EV industry” show improved purity, stability and electrochemical performance compared to commercially available high-nickel NMC 811 batteries, suggesting CAM provides “improved technical performance at a lower cost”. 

Developed at Altilium’s ACT1 facility in Devon, the company’s EcoCathode™ process recovers over 95 per cent of critical metals, offering UK manufacturers a domestic, high-performance alternative to imported materials. 

Unlike mined ores, recycled CAM retains beneficial properties that enhance efficiency and reduce impurities, further strengthening the case for a circular economy in EV battery production.

Dr Christian Marston, chief operating officer of Altilium, which operates from facilities in Devon and Plymouth and recently secured £4 million investment from Marubeni Corporation to drive forward its planned Teesside factory, said: “These results confirm the reliability and superior performance of Altilium’s materials and validate our mission to build a UK champion for EV battery recycling. 

“Recycled CAM not only aligns with global sustainability goals but also offers improved technical performance at a lower cost, making it a game-changer for the EV industry.”

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