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Infinite Loop

Lithium is an essential raw material for the switch to electric mobility. But mining has a big impact on the environment. That’s why recycling this raw material offers a big opportunity. Photo: Alex Broeckel/Die Illustratoren

Lithium is an essential raw material for the switch to electric mobility. But mining has a big impact on the environment. That’s why recycling this raw material offers a big opportunity. Photo: Alex Broeckel/Die Illustratoren

Blue Lithium

A new direction for lithium recycling

Lithium is necessary for the energy transition: Evonik is researching an efficient way of recovering this "white gold" from old batteries.

Recycling

Lithium in figures

Whether for batteries or ceramics, the global economy requires lithium for its production processes. However, the demand is high—as is the price.

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