Efficient Direct Recycling
for Low-Value LFP Battery
for Circular and Sustainable
Waste Management

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    ABOUT

    The ReUse project investigates and develops novel processes for the direct recycling of LFP-based LiBs and their production waste. The recycling concept will be widely applicable to upcoming and future low-cost battery technologies.

    COMING SOON
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    FUNDING

    The ReUse project is co-funded by the European Union and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

    With an EU contribution of 4 927 664,93 €.

    CORDIS
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    CONSORTIUM

    Our research consortium includes 13 partners from 7 different European countries.

    January 2024 - December 2026

    CONSORTIUM
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    BATTERY 2030+

    We are a proud member of Battery 2030+. An essential part of the European battery “ecosystem” inventing the sustainable batteries of the future.

    Learn more about the initiative!

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OBJECTIVES

Develop automated EoL-battery sorting and optimized discharge schemes.

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Develop automated disassembly/deconstruction strategies for LFP battery cells.​

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Improve recycling efficiency and direct re-use of battery active materials, conductive carbon, and binders through improved separation and regeneration methods.​

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Ensure sustainability of the ReUse concept by LCA, LCC, and Social Impact studies.

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Strengthening Battery Standards and International Collaboration
Strengthening Battery Standards and International Collaboration

Sortbat contributed to European battery standardisation and knowledge exchange through two events in Tienen.

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ReUse at Flanders Make Event
ReUse at Flanders Make Event

Sortbat showcased its work on circular battery value chains at a Flanders Make event, highlighting the role of ReUse in advancing sustainable solutions for the cycling sector.

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Women Driving Battery Innovation: ReUse Represented at BEPA Event
Women Driving Battery Innovation: ReUse Represented at BEPA Event

Sortbat represented ReUse at a BEPA event in Brussels highlighting the role of women in advancing battery innovation and Europe’s energy transition.

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LFP Battery Recycling Workshop
LFP Battery Recycling Workshop

ReUse project, in collaboration with the HiQ-LCA project, successfully co-organised the LFP Battery Recycling Workshop at Fraunhofer ISC in Würzburg, Germany.

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2nd Conference on Battery Direct Recycling
2nd Conference on Battery Direct Recycling

Our coordinator, Fraunhofer ISC, is organising the 2nd Conference on Battery Direct Recycling 2026, which will be held from February 3-5, in Germany.

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Newsletter #4
Newsletter #4

The fourth edition of our ReUse newsletter, full of the latest updates across the project, is available on LinkedIn!

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ReUse at Batteries Event 2025
ReUse at Batteries Event 2025

Aleksandra Roganovic represented the ReUse project at Batteries Event 2025 in Lyon, sharing insights into sustainable battery innovation and circular approaches.

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ReUse presented at TRAWEBA event
ReUse presented at TRAWEBA event

Our partner Kyburz joined experts and industry representatives at TraWeBa’s networking event.

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Battery Innovation Days 2025
Battery Innovation Days 2025

The fifth edition of the Battery Innovation Days will take place on 2-3 December 2025 in Graz, Austria.

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ReUse at FULL-MAP Workshop on Cross-Project Synergies for Next-Generation Batteries
ReUse at FULL-MAP Workshop on Cross-Project Synergies for Next-Generation Batteries

ReUse took part in the cluster workshop, an exciting event bringing together 11 EU-funded projects to promote European battery value chain.

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ReUse Consortium Meets in Switzerland
ReUse Consortium Meets in Switzerland

The ReUse consortium gathered in Embrach and Dübendorf, Switzerland, for its 4th General Assembly from 30 September to 1 October 2025.

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Upcoming Battery2030+ “Connect to Power Up!” Webinars
Upcoming Battery2030+ “Connect to Power Up!” Webinars

Connect to Power Up! webinar series continues with three exciting regional workshops, offering a unique opportunity to explore Europe’s evolving battery R&D landscape.

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ReUse Completes First Reporting Period with Positive Review
ReUse Completes First Reporting Period with Positive Review

The ReUse project has successfully completed its first reporting period, receiving strong feedback from the European Commission and setting ambitious goals for the next phase.

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ReUse will be at the HiQ-LCA Workshop in Palermo
ReUse will be at the HiQ-LCA Workshop in Palermo

Our project partner CellCircle will represent ReUse at the HiQ-LCA Workshop on Sustainable Circular Economy of Batteries at LCM 2025 in Palermo.

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ReUse Will Attend World Resources Forum 2025
ReUse Will Attend World Resources Forum 2025

Our project partner EMPA will represent ReUse at the World Resources Forum 2025, where they will engage with experts at their booth.

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Book of Abstracts Featuring ReUse is Now Available
Book of Abstracts Featuring ReUse is Now Available

The BATTERY 2030+ released the Book of Abstracts from the Annual Conference in Münster.

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Newsletter #3
Newsletter #3

The third edition of our ReUse newsletter, full of the latest updates across the project, is available on LinkedIn!

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ReUse Featured in STREAMS Newsletter #3
ReUse Featured in STREAMS Newsletter #3

ReUse is proud to be featured in the third issue of the STREAMS project newsletter, spotlighting our mission and growing visibility across the battery innovation community.

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Cooperation with the RESTORE Project
Cooperation with the RESTORE Project

In a major step toward building a more circular and sustainable battery ecosystem in Europe, two EU-funded projects — ReUse and RESTORE — have formed a strategic collaboration.

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ReUse Presentation
ReUse Presentation

We’re pleased to announce that the official presentation of our project is now live and available to the public!

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New Introduction Video Presents the Vision and Goals of ReUse
New Introduction Video Presents the Vision and Goals of ReUse

We’ve just released our brand-new Introduction Video.

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ReUse Promo Materials
ReUse Promo Materials

ReUse project has released new promotional materials - leaflet and roll-up.

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ReUse Highlighted at Powering the Future Workshop
ReUse Highlighted at Powering the Future Workshop

VITO represented ReUse at Powering the Future in March, contributing valuable insights on direct recycling during this high-level discussion on the future of industrial battery storage.

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3rd Consortium and Advisory Board Meeting in Tienen
3rd Consortium and Advisory Board Meeting in Tienen

The 3rd ReUse consortium and advisory board meeting, hosted by SortBat in Tienen, Belgium, offered valuable discussions and firsthand insights into new battery sorting and recycling technologies.

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The Second Young Scientist Event
The Second Young Scientist Event

ReUse proudly supports the Second Young Scientist Event, organized under the BATTERY 2030+ initiative, a unique platform empowering early-career researchers in the battery field.

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ReUse Alkeemia Battery Forum 2025
ReUse Alkeemia Battery Forum 2025

CellCircle represented the ReUse project at the Alkeemia Battery Forum, highlighting the potential of direct recycling for sustainable battery circularity.

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ReUse at Battery 2030+ Workshop on Recycling
ReUse at Battery 2030+ Workshop on Recycling

ReUse helped to advance battery recycling at the Battery 2030+ Workshop and Young Scientists Hackathon.

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CellCircle at the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Battery and Recycling Forum
CellCircle at the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Battery and Recycling Forum

CellCircle represented ReUse at the 2nd Annual Electric Vehicle Battery and Recycling Forum in Amsterdam.

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ReUse at the BATTERY 2030+ Annual Conference
ReUse at the BATTERY 2030+ Annual Conference

The ReUse project is excited to participate in the BATTERY 2030+ Annual Conference in Münster, Germany in May.

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RTR Conference with Battery 2030+
RTR Conference with Battery 2030+

The ReUse project participated in the 8th Road Transport Research (RTR) Conference in Brussels.

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