Altilium has filed a tenth UK patent, strengthening its position in EV battery recycling. The latest patent targets the production of nickel intermediates from recycled feedstocks.
It covers a proprietary process to produce nickel mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP). End-of-life batteries, black mass and manufacturing scrap are the input streams.
‘This patent highlights our focus on battery recycling innovation,’ says coo Christian Marston.
Scaling low-carbon battery materials
The process extracts nickel, cobalt and lithium sulphate in a low-carbon format. As a result, it supports more sustainable battery production and reduces reliance on mining.
Moreover, manufacturers can feed these recovered materials directly back into new batteries. This closed-loop approach strengthens domestic supply chains and improves resource efficiency.
Altilium recently reached commercial MHP production at its ACT2 pilot plant in Plymouth. Consequently, the company can now supply material for customer qualification and validation.
New plants drive growth
Meanwhile, construction is underway on a new facility in Plymouth. The site will produce 3 200 tonnes of nickel MHP annually once operational.
In addition, the company plans to deploy the patented process at a larger ACT3 plant. This will significantly scale up recycling capacity in the UK.
Altilium is preparing a major facility on Teesside to process scrap from more than 150 000 EVs annually. It could deliver 30 000 tonnes of cathode materials, covering around 20% of UK demand by 2030.
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