Barry On Batteries

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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...
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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.
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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
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Reviving Battery Processing Waste: Innovations in Recycling

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

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

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

Jan. 5, 2024
Innovations in drying technologies to efficiently process batteries for reuse.
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Closing the loop on battery manufacturing

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

Aug. 9, 2023
A look at how different technologies apply to unique applications
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Barry on Batteries: Decipher Solids Drying Decisions

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

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

April 14, 2023
New technologies and evolving operating safety practices reduce risks for battery production.
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Preparing to use Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to capture lithium from brine that is being drawn for evaporation to produce industrial minerals.

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
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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.