Bridge Green Upcycle upcycles end-of-life lithium-ion batteries using a proprietary multi-tech process to recover high-grade black mass and precursor materials. Their AI-driven technology also predicts battery health for second-life applications, supporting a circular economy for the clean energy sector.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The increasing volume of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries presents a significant environmental challenge, with traditional recycling methods often inefficient or incomplete. This leads to the loss of valuable materials and contributes to the environmental footprint of the clean energy sector.
Solution
Bridge Green Upcycle addresses this by employing a proprietary multi-tech process to upcycle lithium-ion batteries, focusing on maximizing resource recovery and minimizing environmental impact. Their approach extracts high-grade black mass and high-purity precursor materials, contributing to a more sustainable battery ecosystem. The company also leverages AI-driven technology to predict battery state-of-health, enabling repurposing for second-life applications. This integrated strategy supports the circular economy and the broader clean energy transition by providing a responsible end-of-life solution for batteries.
Target Audience
The primary customers are battery manufacturers, electric vehicle (EV) producers, energy storage system integrators, and organizations involved in the renewable energy supply chain seeking sustainable battery lifecycle management solutions.
Features
- Proprietary multi-tech process for lithium-ion battery upcycling.
- Extraction of high-grade black mass and high-purity precursor materials (~99% purity).
- AI-enabled Battery Digital Technology Stack for State-of-Health (SoH) prediction and End-of-Life (EOL) recommendations.
- Refurbishment and repurposing of batteries with remaining useful life for second-life applications (e.g., BESS, backup power).
- Integration of mechanochemistry and hydrometallurgy for efficient material conversion.
- Processes designed for minimum carbon footprint, elimination of toxic effluents, and reduced energy consumption.
- QR-based digital identity for battery passport and end-to-end lifecycle data traceability.
- Production of precursor materials including Li2CO3, CoSO4, Cobalt Metal, NiSO4, Nickel Metal, MnSO4, FePO4, Graphite, and Copper Metal.