Michael O’Kronley was named CEO of Ascend Elements in March 2020 and has served on the company’s board since 2017. Before Ascend Elements, he was Head of Corporate Strategy at A123 Systems. He has worked in the automotive and EV battery industries for over 25 years with previous business development, operations and engineering roles at Metaldyne Corp. and Robert Bosch. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Engineering from the University of Michigan.
OEMs and advanced battery manufacturers are seeking innovative ways to return used lithium-ion battery materials back to the EV battery supply chain. A circular battery economy is the goal, but there are several different ways to achieve it – some more efficient and economically compelling than others. This presentation will compare the predominant methods of lithium-ion battery recycling and cathode manufacturing with an eye toward greater efficiency, increased value and lower carbon emissions.
While many companies say they “recycle” lithium-ion batteries, a closer look reveals significant differences in recycling capabilities and output products – some more economically compelling than others. This presentation will provide a detailed and scientific review of the predominant battery recycling and cathode manufacturing processes available today. Viewed through the lens of circularity, we will examine the benefits and limitations of a) returning mixed metal alloys to the supply chain via smelting, b) returning black mass to the supply chain via shredding, c) returning metal salts to the supply chain via solvent extraction and d) returning cathode precursor to the supply chain via the Hydro-to-Cathode process.
The audience will understand the need for circularity in battery materials and will learn how to navigate the increasingly competitive marketplace of battery recycling and cathode manufacturing technologies. By understanding the various ways battery material can be recycled and the various output products that can be returned to the supply chain, the audience will be able to add value to executive-level conversations about the battery materials supply chain. The presentation will contain original graphics designed to help the audience understand each process and subsequent steps needed to return used battery material back to battery manufacturers.OEMs and advanced battery manufacturers are seeking innovative ways to return used lithium-ion battery materials back to the EV battery supply chain. A circular battery economy is the goal, but there are several different ways to achieve it – some more efficient and economically compelling than others. This presentation will compare the predominant methods of lithium-ion battery recycling and cathode manufacturing with an eye toward greater efficiency, increased value and lower carbon emissions.
While many companies say they “recycle” lithium-ion batteries, a closer look reveals significant differences in recycling capabilities and output products – some more economically compelling than others. This presentation will provide a detailed and scientific review of the predominant battery recycling and cathode manufacturing processes available today. Viewed through the lens of circularity, we will examine the benefits and limitations of a) returning mixed metal alloys to the supply chain via smelting, b) returning black mass to the supply chain via shredding, c) returning metal salts to the supply chain via solvent extraction and d) returning cathode precursor to the supply chain via the Hydro-to-Cathode process.
The audience will understand the need for circularity in battery materials and will learn how to navigate the increasingly competitive marketplace of battery recycling and cathode manufacturing technologies. By understanding the various ways battery material can be recycled and the various output products that can be returned to the supply chain, the audience will be able to add value to executive-level conversations about the battery materials supply chain. The presentation will contain original graphics designed to help the audience understand each process and subsequent steps needed to return used battery material back to battery manufacturers.OEMs and advanced battery manufacturers are seeking innovative ways to return used lithium-ion battery materials back to the EV battery supply chain. A circular battery economy is the goal, but there are several different ways to achieve it – some more efficient and economically compelling than others. This presentation will compare the predominant methods of lithium-ion battery recycling and cathode manufacturing with an eye toward greater efficiency, increased value and lower carbon emissions.
While many companies say they “recycle” lithium-ion batteries, a closer look reveals significant differences in recycling capabilities and output products – some more economically compelling than others. This presentation will provide a detailed and scientific review of the predominant battery recycling and cathode manufacturing processes available today. Viewed through the lens of circularity, we will examine the benefits and limitations of a) returning mixed metal alloys to the supply chain via smelting, b) returning black mass to the supply chain via shredding, c) returning metal salts to the supply chain via solvent extraction and d) returning cathode precursor to the supply chain via the Hydro-to-Cathode process.
The audience will understand the need for circularity in battery materials and will learn how to navigate the increasingly competitive marketplace of battery recycling and cathode manufacturing technologies. By understanding the various ways battery material can be recycled and the various output products that can be returned to the supply chain, the audience will be able to add value to executive-level conversations about the battery materials supply chain. The presentation will contain original graphics designed to help the audience understand each process and subsequent steps needed to return used battery material back to battery manufacturers.
The audience will understand the need for circularity in battery materials and will learn how to navigate the increasingly competitive marketplace of battery recycling and cathode manufacturing technologies
By understanding the various ways battery material can be recycled and the various output products that can be returned to the supply chain, the audience will be able to add value to executive-level conversations about the battery materials supply chain.
