Teesside University supports groundbreaking battery recycling facility

Teesside University is proud to be collaborating with Lithium Salvage (Li-Sal) UK Limited on a pioneering project to establish a cutting-edge lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Sunderland.

With £1.7m secured in funding, this initiative represents a significant advancement in sustainable materials recovery, helping to drive forward the UK’s circular economy and green energy transition.

As a key research partner, Teesside University is providing expertise and innovation through its Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre (NZIIC).

The University’s role in the collaboration underscores its commitment to supporting industrial innovation and delivering real-world impact in sustainability and advanced manufacturing.

This groundbreaking work is strengthened by Li-Sal’s partnerships with Teesside University, the Centre for Process Innovation, GAP Group Northeast, Pennine Energy, and 6 Engineering. These collaborations are pivotal in supporting the development and commercialisation of Li-Sal’s innovative recycling processes.

Professor Stephen Cummings, Pro-Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation at Teesside University, emphasised the significance of this partnership: “Teesside University is delighted to be working with Lithium Salvage to commercialise a climate-friendly process for recycling lithium-ion batteries.

“Collaboration is key to projects such as this, which align with our environmental sustainability objectives and contribute to the advancement of the green economy.”

Teesside University’s research expertise in clean energy, advanced materials and process engineering plays a crucial role in addressing the global challenge of electronic waste management.

Through initiatives like this, the University continues to drive forward solutions that support economic resilience and industrial decarbonisation.

Duncan Noble, CEO of Lithium Salvage, said: “Li-Sal has developed a proprietary process for recycling waste lithium-ion battery materials.

“Our innovative, sustainable solution prevents the generation of new waste streams and enables the reuse of valuable materials within the UK, eliminating the need for overseas shipping.”

Teesside University looks forward to advancing this collaboration, contributing academic expertise and fostering innovation to support the UK’s transition to a more sustainable future.

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