BatX Receives Government Support for Commercialization of Recycling Technology
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Indian startup BatX Energies has created a proprietary low-temperature, low-pressure hydrometallurgical process that is compatible with various lithium-ion battery chemistries. Their innovative dual-mode black mass recovery technology achieves impressive separation efficiency and recovery rates of up to 97–99%.
The Technology Development Board (TDB) of the Indian government’s Department of Science & Technology (DST) has granted financial assistance to BatX Energies, headquartered in Gurugram, for a project titled “Technologies for Generation of Battery Grade Materials and Value Addition through Closed Loop.” This initiative aims to commercialize an indigenous, sustainable battery recycling process that extracts battery-grade lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from discarded lithium-ion batteries, as stated in a recent media release from TDB.
BatX Energies’ proprietary process includes an end-to-end system that encompasses collection, shredding, metal leaching, and downstream purification, all of which have been developed and patented in India. This significantly reduces dependency on imported recycling equipment and aims to lessen the importation of critical minerals by recycling existing resources within the country.
The proposed facility will expand from an existing pilot unit to a comprehensive commercial operation, demonstrating India’s ability to process various battery chemistries and produce high-purity materials for reuse. This endeavor aligns with India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) initiative, promoting circular economy models and decreasing reliance on imported critical raw materials used in energy storage systems.
“The transition to electric mobility and renewable energy must be supported by a robust recycling infrastructure,” commented Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary of the Technology Development Board. “By backing indigenous technologies like BatX Energies, we strengthen our clean energy supply chain, enhance strategic mineral independence, and position India at the forefront of sustainable industrial innovation.”
Utkarsh Singh, Co-Founder and CEO of BatX Energies, expressed enthusiasm about the TDB’s support, stating, “This is a game-changer for us. It validates our commitment to green technology and allows us to scale a truly indigenous solution for battery recycling. We are confident this initiative will not only reduce our critical mineral imports but also establish new benchmarks in clean-tech innovation on a global scale.”
The recovered battery-grade compounds, including lithium carbonate and cobalt sulfate, will meet international specifications and will be available for both domestic use and export.
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