{"id":10581,"date":"2024-02-13T09:46:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T08:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/noddo.es\/?p=10581"},"modified":"2024-09-25T16:54:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T14:54:04","slug":"free4lib-revolutionizing-lithium-battery-recycling-for-a-sustainable-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/noticias\/free4lib-revolutionizing-lithium-battery-recycling-for-a-sustainable-future\/","title":{"rendered":"FREE4LIB: revolutionizing lithium battery recycling for a sustainable future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The FREE4LIB project coordinated by CARTIF is a key innovation in the recycling of lithium batteries, offering a sustainable solution to overcome major environmental challenges and revolutionize their life cycle in the current technological era.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"330\" src=\"http:\/\/noddo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free4lib-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7799\" style=\"width:397px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The FREE4LIB project is launched with an ambitious goal: to develop six new sustainable and efficient processes for recycling lithium batteries at the end of their useful life.\nThis comprehensive approach aims to improve the supply of secondary resources within the European Union, and to set a new standard in battery recycling, achieving a TRL 5-6* level in its processes. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Technology and sustainability hand in hand<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>FREE4LIB does not stop at recycling; the project also focuses on improving the reuse of metals and polymers and the synthesis of new electrodes, thus promoting the creation of more sustainable batteries.\nBy implementing advanced technologies, such as the ultrasonic process for cathode delamination, and direct recycling through hydrothermal and electrochemical methods, FREE4LIB is setting a precedent in battery waste management. <\/p>\n\n<p>In addition to its technological advances, FREE4LIB is deeply committed to assessing the environmental and socio-economic impacts of its processes.\nThrough life cycle analysis (LCA), the project identifies critical health and safety risks, ensuring that every step taken is beneficial not only for the economy but also for our planet. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Expected results: a circular ecosystem for lithium batteries<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>With the coordination of <a href=\"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/technological-centers\/cartif\/\">CARTIF<\/a>, FREE4LIB hopes to develop technically viable processes and promote circularity in the lithium battery value chain.\nThis includes the efficient recovery of critical raw materials and the facilitation of a recycling and remanufacturing model that addresses the growing demand for lithium batteries in a sustainable manner. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"446\" data-id=\"7804\" src=\"http:\/\/noddo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/63f25467a2038a315b7ae09a-1.jpg\" alt=\"The FREE4LIB project coordinated by Cartif is a key innovation in the recycling of lithium batteries, offering a sustainable solution to overcome major environmental challenges and revolutionize their life cycle in today's technological era.\" class=\"wp-image-7804\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"7807\" src=\"http:\/\/noddo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230622080147_IMG_2083-1.jpg\" alt=\"The FREE4LIB project coordinated by Cartif is a key innovation in the recycling of lithium batteries, offering a sustainable solution to overcome major environmental challenges and revolutionize their life cycle in today's technological era.\" class=\"wp-image-7807\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"7806\" src=\"http:\/\/noddo.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20230622080256_IMG_2087-1.jpg\" alt=\"The FREE4LIB project coordinated by Cartif is a key innovation in the recycling of lithium batteries, offering a sustainable solution to overcome major environmental challenges and revolutionize their life cycle in today's technological era.\" class=\"wp-image-7806\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>An international synergy: partners in 7 different countries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The FREE4LIB project is remarkable not only for its technological ambition and environmental commitment, but also for its international collaborative approach.  <\/p>\n\n<p>With a consortium composed of 22 partners spread across 7 different countries &#8211; Spain, Germany, Belgium, Austria, Italy, France and Turkey &#8211; each brings an essential piece to the complex puzzle of lithium battery recycling.\nFrom research institutions to companies and public bodies, the diversity of FREE4LIB&#8217;s partners ensures a rich fusion of expertise, experience and perspectives.   <\/p>\n\n<p>This cross-border collaboration not only enriches the development of the project, but also reflects the global nature of the environmental challenges we face.\nBy joining forces, FREE4LIB partners including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cartif.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CARTIF<\/a>, establish a model of international cooperation that underlines the importance of working together to achieve sustainable and effective solutions that transcend national barriers, promoting a more circular economy and a greener future for Europe and the world. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Environmental commitment: our legacy for future generations<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The FREE4LIB project represents a significant step towards decarbonizing the transport sector and reducing dependence on critical raw materials.\nBy addressing the full life cycle of lithium batteries, from design to recycling, FREE4LIB aims not only to improve the efficiency and sustainability of these processes but also to lay the foundations for a greener and more circular future. <\/p>\n\n<p>It is essential to highlight that FREE4LIB&#8217;s commitment to the environment goes beyond technological innovation; it is a commitment to a substantial change in how we conceive and manage technological resources in our society, leading the way to a more sustainable and responsible future.<\/p>\n\n<p>More information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freeforlib.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">project website<\/a><\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>*You can consult the TRL levels <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mintur.gob.es\/publicaciones\/publicacionesperiodicas\/economiaindustrial\/revistaeconomiaindustrial\/393\/notas.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">on the Ministry of Industry and Tourism website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FREE4LIB project coordinated by Cartif is a key innovation in the recycling of lithium batteries, offering a sustainable solution to overcome major environmental challenges and revolutionize their life cycle in today&#8217;s technological era.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":10839,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[864],"tags":[865,868,879,881,882,883,884,886,888],"class_list":["post-10581","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-currently-en","tag-technology-center-network","tag-technological-development","tag-cartif-en","tag-technological-solutions","tag-rdi","tag-barerias-en","tag-lithium","tag-environmental-commitment","tag-recycling"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10581","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10581"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10581\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10839"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10581"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10581"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/noddo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10581"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}