Recycles spent lithium-ion batteries, including those from consumer devices, electric vehicles, and production scrap, using proprietary processing technology that safely discharges batteries and extracts critical minerals like cobalt, nickel, and lithium. The reclaimed materials are transformed into a high-purity, dry Blacksand™ product, optimized for hydrometallurgical refining, supporting the sustainable supply chain for the electrified economy.
Funding
$80M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and consumer electronics is creating a growing volume of spent batteries, posing environmental risks and supply chain challenges. Traditional recycling methods are often inefficient, unsafe, and fail to recover critical minerals effectively. This necessitates innovative and sustainable solutions for battery recycling to minimize waste and ensure a secure supply of raw materials.
Solution
Blue Whale Materials offers a comprehensive solution for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries, encompassing collection, testing, and proprietary processing. Their technology safely discharges batteries and reclaims valuable materials, including cobalt, nickel, and lithium, from end-of-life consumer electronics, electric vehicle batteries, and production scrap. The reclaimed materials are processed into Blacksand™, a high-purity mixed metal product optimized for hydrometallurgical refining. Additionally, Blue Whale Materials provides custom battery testing and evaluation services, including performance and abuse testing, as well as end-of-life battery grading for reuse and remanufacturing.
Target Audience
The primary customers are battery manufacturers, electric vehicle companies, consumer electronics companies, and hydrometallurgical refiners seeking sustainable and efficient solutions for lithium-ion battery recycling and material recovery.
Features
- Proprietary recycling technology for safe discharge and mineral reclamation from various lithium-ion battery sources.
- Production of Blacksand™, a high-purity, dry mixed metal product optimized for hydrometallurgical refining.
- Custom battery testing and evaluation services, including performance and abuse testing.
- End-of-life battery testing and grading for reuse and remanufacturing applications.
- Strategic alliances and collection partners for safe and efficient battery collection and logistics.