Reinforce: transforming the life cycle of batteries

ABOUT THE PROJECT

In the search for sustainable mobility and energy system transition solutions, batteries emerge as a fundamental technology for the advancement of electric cars, renewable energy storage, and the reduction of carbon emissions.

REINFORCE aims at creating a circular value chain for batteries, which promises to transform the life cycle of these products.

Used, defective and unstable batteries pose new challenges along the supply chain and require new industrial processes, automated equipment, and tracking systems, as well as new strategies to prepare them for a second or third life, or even for the recycling of their components and materials.

Global Lithium-ion Battery (LIB) demand is constantly increasing.
A massive number of LIBs are expected to reach their end-of-life (EoL).
REINFORCE aims to Repurpose EoL LIBs into 2nd and 3rd applications before recycling.
Recycling and recovery of critical metals and materials from EoL batteries will be improved.

APPROACH

STEP 1

Collection and reverse logistic standardization

STEP 2

Standardization of battery diagnostic and discharge procedures

STEP 3

Automated disassembly pack-to-module and module-to-cell-to-electrode

STEP 4

Process demonstration and validation in living lab

STEP 5

Sustainable business modeling