US Launches First Commercial-Scale Battery Recycling Facility: 97% Recovery Rate
2025-08-17
Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) has opened the first U.S. commercial-scale advanced black mass and battery-grade cathode active material production and recycling facility in Chester, South Carolina. Employing a low-temperature plasma-assisted separation process, the facility boasts a remarkable 97%+ recovery rate, a 38% cost reduction, and a 69% lower environmental impact compared to traditional methods. PNE plans to expand capacity to 15,000 tons annually by 2026, eventually aiming for 50,000 tons, driving a circular battery economy and securing the domestic supply chain.
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