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RDS LIFE Process®

Mid-Low Temperature Eco-friendly Dry Refining Technology

  • All Valuable Metals
    Over 90% Recovery
  • Mass Processing Technology
    Easily Scalable
  • Discharge or Cell Dismantling
    Not Required
  • Eco-friendly : Low CO2 / No Wastewater
    Zero Liquid Waste, Li2CO3↓

STEP 01

Heating and Reaction

  • Heating lithium-ion batteries to process temperature

  • Reaction in solid phase, cooling in solid phase

  • Optimization (Temperature + Time + Oxygen Partial Pressure + Cooling Time)
  • Ash Component
  • Metallic Component

STEP 02

Physical Separation
  1. 1

    Physical separation of mixed products

  2. 2

    Magnetic separation of ferrous(valuable) metals

  3. 3

    2 Steps Step Physical Separation

  • Cu chip

  • Ni-Co

  • Li2CO3

  • LiAlO2

  • MnO

  • C

  • Al-dross

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Battery Formats

  • Cylindrical

    Standardized and suitable for mass production. High energy density with excellent thermal management efficiency.

    • Main Applications
      Small electronics, EVs (e.g., Tesla)
    • Key Materials (Anode/Cathode/Electrolyte)
      (Typically) Graphite/Silicon-blended anodes, NCM/NCA cathodes, organic liquid electrolytes

  • Prismatic

    Aluminum casing, efficient space utilization, strong resistance to swelling, easy modularization.

    • Main Applications
      EVs, ESS
    • Key Materials (Anode/Cathode/Electrolyte)
      (Typically) Graphite/Silicon-blended anodes, NCM/LFP cathodes, organic liquid electrolytes

  • Pouch

    Flexible pouch film, lightweight, high volumetric efficiency, versatile form factors.

    • Main Applications
      Smartphones, laptops, EVs, ESS
    • Key Materials (Anode/Cathode/Electrolyte)
      (Typically) Graphite/Silicon-blended anodes, LCO/NCM cathodes, organic liquid electrolytes

  • Module

    Groups of unit cells assembled and protected; integrates cooling devices; intermediate stage before pack.

    • Main Applications
      EVs, ESS
    • Key Materials (Anode/Cathode/Electrolyte)
      (N/A – unit configuration)

Cathode Types

  • LCO
    • Composition
      LiCoO2 (Lithium, Cobalt, Oxygen)
    • Main Applications
      Consumer electronics, EVs
    • Features
      High voltage, low capacity, expensive.
    • Key Materials
      Cobalt (Co)
  • LMO
    • Composition
      LiMn2O4 (Lithium, Manganese, Oxygen)
    • Main Applications
      Power tools, e-bikes
    • Features
      Low cost, high safety, low energy density.
    • Key Materials
      Manganese (Mn)
  • NCA
    • Composition
      Li(NixCoyAlz)O2 (Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Aluminium, Oxygen)
    • Main Applications
      High-performance EVs
    • Features
      High capacity and high energy density.
    • Key Materials
      Nickel (Ni), Cobalt (Co), Aluminium (Al)
  • NCM
    • Composition
      LiNiCoMnzO2 (Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, Oxygen)
    • Main Applications
      ESS, EVs
    • Features
      Higher Ni content → higher energy density and improved stability.
    • Key Materials
      Nickel (Ni), Cobalt (Co), Manganese (Mn)
  • LFP
    • Composition
      LiFePO4 (Lithium, Iron, Phosphate, Oxygen)
    • Main Applications
      ESS, EVs
    • Features
      Low cost, excellent safety, long cycle life, low energy density.
    • Key Materials
      Iron (Fe), Phosphate (P)

Future Research Areas

  • All-Solid-State Battery (ASSB)

    Uses solid electrolytes instead of liquid. Reduced explosion risk, higher energy density, enhanced stability.

    • Main Applications
      (Future) EVs, ESS, next-generation electronics
    • Key Materials (Anode/Cathode/Electrolyte)
      Sulfide-, oxide-, and polymer-based solid electrolytes; high-capacity cathodes (NCM, NCA); lithium metal or silicon anodes
  • Sodium-Ion Battery (SIB)

    Uses sodium ions instead of lithium. Cost-effective materials, lower manufacturing costs.

    • Main Applications
      (Future) ESS, low-cost electronics
    • Key Materials (Anode/Cathode/Electrolyte)
      Sodium-based cathodes (NaFePO₄, Na-NCM); graphite, sodium-carbon anodes; sodium electrolytes
  • Silicon-Based Anodes

    Silicon incorporated into graphite anodes. Theoretical capacity >10x higher (increased energy density).

    • Main Applications
      (Future) High-performance EVs, electronics
    • Key Materials (Anode/Cathode/Electrolyte)
      Silicon oxide (SiOx), nano-silicon particles, silicon-carbon composites (anodes); high-capacity cathodes (NCM, NCA)
  • Hydrogen Fuel Cells

    Generate electricity through electrochemical reaction of hydrogen and oxygen. Eco-friendly, long driving range, fast charging.

    • Main Applications
      (Future) Hydrogen-powered vehicles, power generation
    • Key Materials (Anode/Cathode/Electrolyte)
      Platinum catalyst (anode/cathode), polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM), carbon supports