Lithium367 provides a proprietary, cost‑efficient hydrometallurgical process that extracts battery‑grade lithium from the black‑mass waste of end‑of‑life lithium‑ion batteries. Using nanotechnology‑enhanced separation, the technology delivers high recovery rates with low water and chemical use, enabling scalable, modular plants that supply manufacturers with sustainable lithium while minimizing environmental impact.
Funding
$500K 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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Product
Problem
End‑of‑life lithium‑ion batteries generate large quantities of “black mass” that is typically landfilled or incinerated, leading to resource loss and environmental pollution. The growing demand for lithium across automotive, consumer electronics, and energy‑storage sectors creates a shortage of primary lithium supplies and intensifies waste‑management challenges.
Solution
Lithium367 develops a proprietary, cost‑efficient recycling process that extracts battery‑grade lithium directly from black mass, the mixed powder obtained after mechanical pretreatment of spent batteries. The technology combines advanced hydrometallurgical methods with nanotechnology‑enhanced separation to achieve high lithium recovery rates while minimizing chemical usage and waste streams. By converting waste into a valuable feedstock, the process supports a closed‑loop supply chain and reduces reliance on virgin lithium mining. The company positions its output as a sustainable source of battery‑grade lithium for manufacturers seeking to lower their carbon footprint and meet regulatory recycling targets.
Target Audience
Primary customers are battery manufacturers, electric‑vehicle producers, and third‑party recycling firms that require high‑purity, sustainably sourced lithium for new battery production.
Features
- Proprietary hydrometallurgical workflow optimized for lithium extraction from mixed black‑mass feedstock
- Nanotechnology‑based separation techniques that increase lithium purity and recovery efficiency
- Low‑water and low‑chemical consumption design to minimize environmental impact
- Scalable modular plant architecture suitable for large‑scale industrial deployment
- Integrated waste‑minimization and by‑product handling to support circular‑economy objectives