Furthermore, the project integrates advanced recovery strategies to reclaim high-purity graphite, lithium, nickel, manganese, and cobalt from used cells, adhering to European regulations on battery sustainability.
“By integrating eco-design principles such as modularity, second-life applications, and materials with a high percentage of recycled content, MARBEL has extended battery usage while maintaining material value, effectively reducing waste and advancing both sustainability and economic viability,” explained Violeta Vargas, a researcher at Eurecat’s Waste, Energy, and Environmental Impact Unit.