Powering the Circular Economy through Smarter Battery Recycling
Lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of modern technology—powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. These batteries vary widely in form and function, from tiny cells weighing just grams to huge packs weighing hundreds of kilos.
Inside each battery lies a wealth of critical raw materials—lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, aluminium, and graphite—that are essential for the clean energy transition. But when these batteries reach the end of their life, responsible recycling is essential. Improper handling can lead to fire hazards, toxic contamination, and the loss of valuable resources.
The global lithium-ion battery recycling market is expected to exceed $28 billion by 2035 (Market Research Future), reflecting its vital role in building a sustainable, circular economy.
SafeLi Recycling
Lithium ion battery recycling is difficult, can be dangerous and expensive. At SafeLi Recycling Ltd, our mission is to support the responsible growth of the battery recycling industry through trusted, technical consultancy. We offer:
- Independent, expert-level advice on lithium-ion battery recycling technologies, regulations, and markets
- Strategic guidance to help scale and develop your battery recycling operations
- Support for creating a safe, efficient, and compliant recycling value chain—from collection to material recovery
Whether you’re a startup, investor, technology developer, or policymaker, we help you navigate the complex and fast-evolving world of battery recycling with clarity and confidence.
Our services at a glance
At SafeLi Recycling we offer a wide range of services. Below is a snippet of some of our core offerings. Get in touch to see what SafeLi Recycling can do for your company
H&S in Battery Recycling
We offer services to keep employees safe and prevent loss
Black Mass Production
We can offer expertise on battery shredding, black mass quality and assaying
Hydromet' Refining
We can develop or review flowsheets to maximise material recovery and reduce waste
Other Offerings
We offer technical due diligence, market research, R&D activities and grant writing applications
Past Projects – See for yourself!
Take a look at some of the successful projects our Principal Consultant, Anwar Sattar, has carried out in the past
Opening up of a Scale up Laboratory
As Principal Engineer at Warwick Manufacturing Group, Dr Sattar designed and commissioned a battery recycling scale up laboratory that allowed promising research to be carried out at kilogramme scale. Find out more at: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/wmg/news-and-events/news/wmgnews/?newsItem=8a1785d87faca7eb017fb704608c2efe
Lithium Recovery
Dr Sattar developed, patented and then scaled up (to 5kg batch) a lithium-first recycling process capable of recovering 95% of the lithium in black mass at a purity of 99.8% (battery grade). A downstream hydrometallurgical process was also developed
Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery Recycling Process
As Scientific Director at Recyclus Group, Dr Sattar developed and built a pilot scale process to recycle lithium thionyl chloride(LTC) batteries. LTC batteries are amongst the most volatile and toxic batteries on the market and Dr Sattar's process enabled their safe shredding to allow for the recovery of the lithium. Find out more at: https://www.proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/1055665/technology-minerals-recyclus-group-secures-50k-grant-towards-pioneering-lithium-battery-recycling-1055665.html
Successful Grant Applications
Dr Sattar has been an integral part of numerous successful grant applications. He specialises in Industry-Academia partnerships. He has won a total of over £15million in grant funding, including the highly successful £8.9 million RECOVAS project which was his brainchild to develop the UK's end of life battery recycling infrastructure. Find out more at; https://www.apcuk.co.uk/impact/funded-projects/emr-recovas/