National Metallurgical Laboratory signs technology transfer deal with CircuOre for used lithium-ion battery recycling

India’s National Metallurgical Laboratory has signed a technology transfer agreement with Bengaluru-based CircuOre to recycle used lithium-ion batteries. The lab said the technology can help recover lithium, cobalt, manganese, nickel, copper, aluminium and graphite from used and waste lithium-ion batteries. The development is expected to strengthen recycled supply of critical metals.