The RESPECT project aims to transform the batteries’ recycling process and open new sustainable and circular markets in Europe along the Li-ion batteries value chain, thus reinforcing the security of supply and its strategic autonomy.
The RESPECT project’s vision is to pave the way for increased global competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and circularity of the European battery ecosystem by developing innovative green recycling and materials recovery processes, thus supporting the growing Li-ion battery manufacturing in Europe.
In the context of increasing global battery use, developing sustainable, safe and efficient processes is a tangible issue to further enhance the circular economy and strategic autonomy of the European Li-ion batteries value chain, in line with the battery partnership’s objectives launched under Horizon Europe.
RESPECT will design and validate the recycling processes up to pilot scale to recover the highest amount of resources, including critical raw materials and active materials present in the batteries, to close the loop by their reuse in cathode and anode materials for new batteries. Socio-economic, as well as sustainability aspects, will be also covered throughout the project. To ensure a successful project implementation, knowledge sharing on Li-ion battery green recycling processes will be fostered based on the engagement with relevant international stakeholders and experts through the advisory board.
RESPECT addresses two recycling routes: full hydrometallurgy and direct recycling, guided by an improved Life Cycle Assessment of each recycling segment to lower emissions, reduce secondary pollution, health risks and improve safety.
Funded by the European Union under Grant Agreement No. 101069865. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. The European Union cannot be held responsible for them.
