Determination of the Elemental and Organically Bound Carbon

Challenge: Reproducible, reliable determination of elemental and organically bound carbon in black mass, which is generated and processed during recycling of lithium-ion batteries

Solution: Safe and fully automated differentiation of carbon species by pyrolysis method

Intended audience: Recycling sector of the battery industry and related contract labs

Do you remember the days when low-power batteries stood in the way of carefree everyday life? The nickel metal hydride batteries in the first digital cameras lasted for what felt like 20 pictures, the GAME BOY™ was discharged after about 3 hours. Over the last 20 years, energy-dense rechargeable batteries have become a cornerstone of our mobile society. Without them, mobile work and leisure would be unthinkable. From smartwatches, cell phones and laptops to e-bikes and e-cars, rechargeable lithium-based batteries provide electrical energy everywhere. They have a longer lifespan, are designed for significantly more charging cycles and store more energy than any other battery type for a comparable weight and size.