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Ever Resource will present at the forthcoming Trans-World Events “Battery Recycling” and “Metal Recycling” co-located events, due to take place on the 26th and 27th of June 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Dr Athan Fox will be presenting our work: “From Recycling to Regeneration: Accelerating the Energy Transition”.

The presentations will elucidate how upcycling can enhance the energy density of lead-acid batteries by up to 40%; transform old-generation NMC cathodes (from spent lithium batteries) into next-generation cathodes; upcycle carbon dioxide to assist in the separation and refining of precious metals; convert zinc from waste into next-generation materials for energy storage; and upcycle silver into highly efficient catalysts for electrolysis.

The RSC is one of the most prestigious academic societies in the world dedicated to the chemical sciences. Attainment of Fellow status is conferred to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the chemical sciences. It represents recognition of a consistently high level of excellence and a track record of impact in the field. Among his many accomplishments, Dr Fox has distinguished himself in research and innovation in battery chemistries.

Commenting on this honour, Dr Fox said, “Being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry means a lot to me. It’s a validation of the years of dedication and hard work in a field that’s not just my profession but my calling. The deeper I delve into this fascinating world, the more I become immersed.”

Our team has acquired a former lead-acid battery manufacturing facility based in Bologna, Italy. This strategic acquisition opens up new avenues, as we explore the potential repurposing of the plant into a cutting-edge battery recycling facility. At this location, we will commence production of our advanced, patent-protected upcycled leady-oxide materials for battery trials.

The leady-oxide produced in Bologna will be offered for resale to battery manufacturers, promising to enhance (due to upcycling) battery energy density by 40%. Simultaneously, we will reduce the carbon footprint of the recycling process by about 85%, and cut waste by at least 90%.

We anticipate that the plant, at its peak, will handle up to 25,000 tonnes per year of lead batteries, repurposing over 99% of materials in waste batteries and cutting energy use by at least 50%.

Regenerate Technology Global, whose name is inspired by Ever Resource’s trademark “Regenerate”, has been incorporated in Nevada, USA. The company is a vehicle for raising capital investment in the USA for the purpose of commercialising Ever Resource’s innovative technology.

The team is joined by co-founders Theodore (Ted) Swindells, who served in senior roles for pioneering venture capital firms Drexel Burnham Lambert, Hambrecht & Quist, and Woodman Kirkpatrick & Gilbreath; and Dr David Batstone, founder of Just Business, an impact company with 3 investment funds, and early investor and ex-board member of American Battery Technology Company (ABAT).

The name “Regenerate” reflects our scientific ethos, asserting that sustainability should be the floor, not the ceiling. Faced with escalating biodiversity loss, pollution, and sluggish adoption of sustainable energy, incumbent sustainability initiatives seem too little, too late. We advocate for a fundamental shift in focus – from mere sustainability to actively regenerating our planet. We are convinced that through innovative technology and new business models, industries can have a net positive, or even regenerative, impact on the environment.

Dr. Athan Fox, CEO of Ever Resource, co-authored a White Paper titled “Criticality and Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries – Putting the Debate on a Broader Footing”.

This paper, created in collaboration with colleagues from High Performance Battery Technology GmbH and Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, ranks in the top 2% for the highest Research Interest Score on ResearchGate for papers published in 2022.

The mass production of batteries, which is currently gaining momentum, is expected to make a significant contribution to a sustainable future energy supply. At the same time, it raises questions concerning the environmental impact of batteries over their entire life cycle as well as the resources required.

The public and political debate on the criticality and recycling of lithium-ion batteries has highlighted some facets of the issue, but left out others – pitfalls as well as undiscovered opportunities. With this white paper, we aim to put the debate on a broader footing.

The winners of the Cambridge Independent “Science and Technology Awards” were revealed at a ceremony held on 11th May at the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton. The event is described as “a celebration of the extraordinary talent across a host of science and technology sectors.”

The event began with a networking reception before the awards ceremony in the Francis Crick Auditorium, attended by around 250 business leaders, entrepreneurs and scientists. Editor Paul Brackley, who hosted the event and chaired the judging panel, said: “It was a wonderful evening, full of stories of innovation and ingenuity.”

Ever Resource, which was recognised as “Cleantech Company of the Year”, also received the evening’s IP Prize sponsored by Appleyard Lees LLP. The Cleantech award was sponsored by Woodfines Solicitors. For more information follow this link.

Ever Resource and a Korean University spin-out company have received £650,000 in grants from a European source of funding for research and innovation. The aim of the project is to scale up a novel electrochemical process for the refining of lithium salts from battery black mass.

Our objective is to create a low-cost, flexible option that is compatible with all types of lithium battery recycling practices in use today. The electrolytic cell, due to be scaled up and optimised by Ever Resource, will deliver a drop-in solution for all types of recycling plants that are focusing on cathodic metals but struggling to recover lithium.

We envisage that our solution will also provide a robust option for the recycling of primary lithium cells and future batteries such as lithium sulphur and solid-state lithium.

The beautifully presented hardback book is authored by distinguished academics and award-winning writers. Produced by the History of Parliament Trust – one of the most respected and authoritative research projects in British history – and publisher St. James’ House, the book coincides with the 300th anniversary of the appointment of Britain’s first prime minister (Robert Walpole, 1721) and Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th birthday.

The publication celebrates leadership across the full spectrum of British society – from Parliament and Crown to captains of industry and those pushing the boundaries of innovation. Kevin T. Loman, CEO of iQ Power, and Athan Fox, CEO of Ever Resource, are featured in Prince Charles’ chapters (Volume 2, under the chapter on Sustainability). Ever Resource’s work on lead-acid batteries – the world’s oldest energy storage device – is the main focus of the feature.

The book launches at a special event in Westminster on 22nd September 2021.

Ever Resource, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) and Advanced Electronics & Logistics (AEL) have secured £777,000 in grant funding via Innovate UK’s Faraday Battery Challenge (Innovation R&D, Round 4). The project, led by AEL, aims to develop a rapid, low-cost and safe solution for the discharging of electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion battery packs.

The consortium will develop an industry-standard methodology and platform for the deep-discharge of EV battery packs. This will include Battery Management System (BMS) tools that communicate at cell, module and pack level. Our objective is to facilitate deep-discharge across a wide range of pack and battery designs, so as to enable safe and low-cost transportation and recycling of EV battery packs.

The news comes after Ever Resource, Fenix Battery Recycling and the University of Birmingham received significant grant funding to develop innovative separation techniques for the recycling of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. The Faraday Battery Challenge project will complement Ever Resource’s and Fenix’s battery recycling infrastructure by combining generic BMS-bypass software and hardware (brought by AEL) and deep-discharge protocols (brought by WMG).

Fenix Battery Recycling has acquired a 30,000 square foot facility in Kilwinning, Scotland. The site will play an important role in Fenix’s plans to develop facilities for on-site recycling of multiple battery types – expediting the roll-out of recycling innovations developed by Ever Resource and Fenix.

The news comes after Fenix, Ever Resource and the University of Birmingham received significant grant funding to develop an innovative technology for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The funding, £955K, from the Government’s Innovate UK Smart Grants programme, is for the development of separation technologies to reduce the environmental impact and improve the efficiency of lithium battery recycling.

Fenix’s new fully licensed and permitted site, at Byrehill Industrial Estate, is ready to accept batteries for storage and discharge. The new facility will play a fundamental role in expanding the company’s infrastructure for battery recycling in the UK and global markets, with material coming from as far away as the USA to be treated by the company.