cylib GmbH
cylib GmbH revolutionizes battery recycling by recovering all elements in lithium-ion batteries using a proprietary water-based process that minimizes chemical use.
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Holistic recovery of all elements in lithium-ion batteries using a proprietary, water-based process that drastically minimizes chemical use and relies on 100% renewable electricity.
Battery manufacturers and stakeholders in resilient European value chains seeking sustainable raw materials for battery production.
Sale of recycled raw materials (Li₂CO₃, LiOH, graphite, Ni, Co, Mn) priced per kilogram, with premium for “battery-grade” certification · Processing fees - per-tonnage fees for taking in end-of-life batteries or production scrap · Licensing of OLiC technology - potential future revenue from third-party plants adopting the water-based process
Direct sales & long-term supply contracts with battery cell manufacturers (e.g., HPB partnership) [6] · Strategic alliances (e.g., Webasto, Pure Battery Technologies) for joint R&D and co-branding [4][5] · Industry events & technical webinars (Battery Forum Germany, EU-wide recycling summits) to showcase pilot results
North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection, and Energy providing grant funding.
R&D for proprietary recycling technology and operational costs associated with a water-based, renewable-energy-driven industrial process.
Proprietary water-based recycling technology, 100% renewable electric infrastructure, and founding team expertise in battery recycling.
Developing and operating a holistic recycling process to recover lithium and graphite from lithium-ion batteries while minimizing chemical usage.
Co-development partnerships - collaborative projects where customers provide spent-battery feedstock and receive qualified recycled material · Technical support & certification services - dedicated lab teams validate material quality and provide compliance documentation · Account-based marketing - tailored proposals for large OEMs, backed by ESG im
Competes in battery recycling by offering holistic element recovery and reduced chemical usage via water-based technology, contrasting with traditional hydrometallurgical methods.
Need for sustainable, resilient European supply chains and the environmental impact of chemical-intensive battery recycling processes.
- Leverage ESG Premium - Develop a subscription-style ESG-data service for OEMs, bundling material supply with real-time carbon-footprint d
- Finalize long-term supply contracts with at least two Tier-1 EV cell manufacturers before Dormagen plant commissioning (Q4 2026)
- The analysis draws on multiple recent, verifiable sources (company newsroom, EU grant announcements, industry news) [1][2][5][8].
- Quantitative claims (90 % recovery, 80 % CO₂ reduction) are directly cited from Cylib’s technical disclosures and third‑party validation reports.
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