AMELIE – New approaches to recovery criticAl MEtals from spent LIthium-ions battEries is an Italian research project funded by the Ministry of University and Research (MUR) under the extended partnership MICS – Made in Italy Circular and Sustainable. The project is led by the University of Brescia and involves several academic and industrial partners, including the University of Padua, Politecnico di Milano, Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Bari, and the company ITALTEL S.p.A. The aim of AMELIE is to develop innovative technologies and approaches for the recovery of critical metals — such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese — from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, turning complex waste streams into valuable secondary resources for industry. The research combines advanced technological methods (e.g., microwave-based treatments and thermal processes) with comprehensive environmental, economic, and social analyses to ensure the proposed solutions are sustainable across the entire lifecycle. A key project target is to support the achievement of the EU’s 2030 battery recycling goals, including a sustainable recovery of more than 90% of lithium and cobalt, and to contribute to the development of a digital battery passport that enhances traceability and transparency in supply chains. |
