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Barry On Batteries
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Barry on Batteries: The Chemical Engineer's Guide to Battery Recycling Innovation
Barry Perlmutter
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...
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Barry on Batteries: Adapting Hydromet for the Evolving Battery Market
Barry Perlmutter
Aug. 26, 2024
As the battery landscape shifts, recyclers must embrace flexibility to handle both lithium-ion and lithium-iron-phosphate chemistries.
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Barry on Batteries: Chemical Industry Safety Insights for Lithium-Ion Battery Processing
Barry Perlmutter
July 12, 2024
How adopting proven safety practices can fortify the entire battery value chain against risks and protect workers, communities and the environment
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Reviving Battery Processing Waste: Innovations in Recycling
Barry Perlmutter
June 3, 2024
A closer look at pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical and direct recycling methods for battery material recycling.
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Chemical Industry Takes Charge on Electrolyte Manufacturing
Barry Perlmutter
April 26, 2024
Experience and know-how put chemical producers at the forefront of EV battery material development.
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Stir it Up: The Importance of Slurry Mixing in Batteries
Barry Perlmutter
Feb. 19, 2024
Achieving proper mixing is essential for cost savings and optimizing battery capacity.
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Unlocking the Bright Side of Black Mass in Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Barry Perlmutter
Jan. 5, 2024
Innovations in drying technologies to efficiently process batteries for reuse.
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Closing the Loop on Battery Chemical Manufacturing
Barry Perlmutter
Oct. 25, 2023
Recycling of lithium-ion battery materials is a multi-phase process that can utilize various approaches depending on various factors.
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Barry on Batteries: Advancing Battery Materials with Blending and Recovery Innovations
Barry Perlmutter
Aug. 9, 2023
A look at how different technologies apply to unique applications
Barry on Batteries: Decipher Solids Drying Decisions
Barry Perlmutter
June 23, 2023
Lab and pilot testing are critical when considering dryer options for battery materials.
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Barry on Batteries: Understand Direct Lithium Extraction From Geothermal Brine
Barry Perlmutter
June 5, 2023
The chemical processing industry can lead the way with this new and sustainable method
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Barry on Batteries: Bringing Process Safety to Lithium-Ion Materials
Barry Perlmutter
April 14, 2023
New technologies and evolving operating safety practices reduce risks for battery production.
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Barry On Batteries: Lithium Brine Extraction Requires Flexible Technology
Barry Perlmutter
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
Barry Perlmutter
Jan. 3, 2023
Processing companies are poised to play a key role in developing battery technology.
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