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Direct Recycling For Cathode Rejuvenation & Advance Black Mass Production.

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A Scalable, Faster, and Cost-Reducing Solution for Li-ion Battery Recycling and Materials Production.

Achieving a True Domestic Circular Economy

  • Cost
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Carbon
  • Mining
    100
  • Thermal
    110
  • Acid Leaching
    98
  • PNE Direct
    62
Cost Reduction
from patented LPAS™ technology.
38
  • Mining
    100
  • Thermal
    67
  • Acid Leaching
    72
  • PNE Direct
    30
Energy Reduction
from patented LPAS™ technology.
38
  • Mining
    100
  • Thermal
    68
  • Acid Leaching
    73
  • PNE Direct
    27
Water Reduction
from patented LPAS™ technology.
38
  • Mining
    100
  • Thermal
    89
  • Acid Leaching
    71
  • PNE Direct
    31
CO2 Reduction
from patented LPAS™ technology.
69

Source: Argonne National Lab ReCell Center
(1) Values of the thermal, acid leaching, and direct recycling processes are benchmarked to mining at 100%

  • 95

    Critical Minerals Recovery Rate

    from patented LPAS™ technology.

  • 38

    Cost Reduction

    from patented LPAS™ technology.

  • 20x

    Faster

    faster recycling, lowering costs and securing critical minerals.

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LPAS™ Technology
How Does It Work?

IN OUT Shred Separate Cathode Cathode-to-Cathode™ Anode Anode-to-Anode™ Copper Battery Grade Rejuvenated Materials Aluminum Plastic Raw Cathode Raw Anode Repair Low-Temp Process Our rejuvenated battery materials are comparable to virgin materials,  meeting or exceeding OEM expectations. Introducing LPAS(™) Our revolutionary Low-temperature Plasma-assisted Separation process transforms the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. LPAS™ en-ables the repair of cathode and anode materials without fully break-ing down chemical compounds, drastically reducing energy and chemical consumption compared to current industrial processes.
Rejuvenated NCM
Aged NCM

NCM

Commonly used in EVs

Rejuvenated NCA
Aged NCA

NCA

Commonly used in EVs

Rejuvenated LCO
Aged LCO

LCO

Commonly found in CEs

Rejuvenated LEP
Aged LEP

LFP

Commonly used in EV’s

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Awards

  • U.S. Department of Energy
  • CSIT
    Award
  • SBIR·STTR
    Award
  • Clean Tech Open 2021 National Winner
  • Princeton Innovation
  • NJEDA
    Award
  • U.S. Department of Energy
  • CSIT
    Award
  • SBIR·STTR
    Award
  • Clean Tech Open 2021 National Winner
  • Princeton Innovation
  • NJEDA
    Award
  • U.S. Department of Energy
  • CSIT
    Award
  • SBIR·STTR
    Award
  • Clean Tech Open 2021 National Winner
  • Princeton Innovation
  • NJEDA
    Award

A Word From Our Partner

  • Wistron is pleased to be a significant investor in and partner with PNE. Closing this round marks another milestone in advancing PNE’s technology, establishing a foundation for the lithium-ion battery supply chain, and meeting the growing global demand for advanced energy solutions. We are particularly proud to be PNE’s partner in our joint pilot production facility in McKinney, TX, and we are excited for PNE’s future prospects.

    The General Manager, Wistron GreenTech

  • Argonne National Laboratory has long been an advocate for direct recycling and it pleases us to see these test results. PNE's rejuvenated cathode material shows very comparable cyclability to pristine commercial material and demonstrates that PNE's direct recycling process can recover the electrochemical performance.

    The General Manager, Argonne National Laboratory

  • Princeton NuEnergy has an innovative concept and technologies for lithium-ion battery recycling, and Honda has high expectations for their future potential. The plasma-based direct recycling technology will strengthen the EV battery supply chain, and as Honda advances toward its 2050 materials goals, we see great potential in this approach. Honda will continue to search for, collaborate with, and invest in promising venture companies through our global open innovation program.

    The General Manager, Honda Motor Co.,Ltd.
  • Wistron GreenTech
  • Argonne National Laboratory
  • Honda Motor Co.,Ltd.
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The U.S. Battery Circular Economy Advances with PNE’s South Carolina Flagship Recycling Facility Princeton NuEnergy receives NSF SuperBoost Grant to accelerate direct recycling of lithium-ion batteries Princeton NuEnergy named to TIME’s 2025 World’s Top 100 GreenTech and America’s Top 100 GreenTech Companies
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