Barry Perlmutter

President of Perlmutter & Idea Development (P&ID) LLC
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Barry Perlmutter is president of Perlmutter & Idea Development (P&ID) LLC. He has over 40 years of science, engineering and business marketing experience in the field of solid-liquid separation including filtration, centrifugation, process drying, mixing and recycling. His strong professional skills focus on process and project solutions, innovation strategies and execution, market expansion and business development. Barry has published and presented worldwide on applications in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy/environmental industries and has been responsible for introducing many European technologies into the Americas marketplace. His two books, published by Elsevier, Amsterdam, "Handbook of Solid-Liquid Filtration" and "Integration & Optimization of Unit Operations" are used worldwide for process guidance.

Barry on Batteries: The Chemical Engineer's Guide to Battery Recycling Innovation

Nov. 8, 2024
From direct recycling to novel leaching agents, metallurgical processes are evolving to better recover valuable materials from spent lithium-ion batteries — creating new opportunities...

Barry on Batteries: Adapting Hydromet for the Evolving Battery Market

Aug. 26, 2024
As the battery landscape shifts, recyclers must embrace flexibility to handle both lithium-ion and lithium-iron-phosphate chemistries.

Barry on Batteries: Chemical Industry Safety Insights for Lithium-Ion Battery Processing

July 12, 2024
How adopting proven safety practices can fortify the entire battery value chain against risks and protect workers, communities and the environment

Reviving Battery Processing Waste: Innovations in Recycling

June 3, 2024
A closer look at pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and direct recycling methods for battery material recycling.

Chemical Industry Takes Charge on Electrolyte Manufacturing

April 26, 2024
Experience and know-how put chemical producers at the forefront of EV battery material development.

Stir it Up: The Importance of Slurry Mixing in Batteries

Feb. 19, 2024
Achieving proper mixing is essential for cost savings and optimizing battery capacity.

Unlocking the Bright Side of Black Mass in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

Jan. 5, 2024
Innovations in drying technologies to efficiently process batteries for reuse.

Closing the Loop on Battery Chemical Manufacturing

Oct. 25, 2023
Recycling of lithium-ion battery materials is a multi-phase process that can utilize various approaches depending on various factors.

Barry on Batteries: Advancing Battery Materials with Blending and Recovery Innovations

Aug. 9, 2023
A look at how different technologies apply to unique applications

Barry on Batteries: Decipher Solids Drying Decisions

June 23, 2023
Lab and pilot testing are critical when considering dryer options for battery materials.

Barry on Batteries: Understand Direct Lithium Extraction From Geothermal Brine

June 5, 2023
The chemical processing industry can lead the way with this new and sustainable method

Barry on Batteries: Bringing Process Safety to Lithium-Ion Materials

April 14, 2023
New technologies and evolving operating safety practices reduce risks for battery production.

Barry On Batteries: Lithium Brine Extraction Requires Flexible Technology

Feb. 21, 2023
Naturally occurring brines have a wide range of solids concentrations, particle sizes, shapes and characteristics

Barry On Batteries — Chemical Industry Takes the EV Driver’s Seat

Jan. 3, 2023
Processing companies are poised to play a key role in developing battery technology.