US lithium-ion battery recycling firm Aqua Metals has produced cathode active material (CAM) from domestically sourced, recycled nickel.
Aqua Metals recovered high-purity nickel from spent lithium-ion batteries and battery manufacturing scrap using its AquaRefining process.
A Tier 1 lithium battery manufacturer is currently evaluating the CAM, which meets industry-standard chemical and electrochemical specifications.
This milestone confirms Aqua Metals' ability to enable a circular supply chain for battery materials, supporting energy security and the clean energy economy.