D Block Metals News & Information

Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden developed a new leaching-based process that allows for the recovery of up to 100% of silver and 85% of indium from thin-film solar cells.

With silver demand rising and mine output stagnating, the gap between supply and demand is widening, putting pressure on the market to find alternative solutions.

With lithium-ion batteries containing valuable metals like cobalt, nickel, and lithium, which are critical for manufacturing new batteries, the demand for a more efficient and environmentally friendly recycling solution is urgent.

Advancements in lithium recovery technologies, such as hydrometallurgical processes or direct recycling of battery components, may become necessary to offset declining revenues.

The ability to recover lithium, cobalt, and nickel more efficiently from spent batteries means a more reliable and cost-effective supply of these critical metals.

Researchers have developed an innovative oxysulfide electrolyte for electrorefining that significantly improves the steel recycling process.