Norwegian battery material company Vianode and Italian manufacturer FAAM have successfully recycled graphite from battery production waste. The joint project converted graphite concentrate recovered from FAAM anode production scrap into high-performance anode material.
Vianode utilized its proprietary synthetic graphite manufacturing technology for the process, while FAAM contributed its expertise in battery production. Testing confirmed that the recycled material achieves electrochemical performance levels comparable to virgin graphite.
The companies now plan to scale this recycling process for industrial applications. The initiative aims to improve resource efficiency, minimize waste, and bolster regional battery supply chains by integrating recycled graphite back into production.
Vianode noted that while recycling for metals like nickel, cobalt, and copper is well-established, graphite recovery has historically been limited due to strict purity and performance requirements. The company also plans to collaborate with German recycler Cylib.
