Black Mass: Turning Spent EV Batteries into a Circular Economy

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

We dive into how the industry converts dead EV batteries into 'black mass,' a concentrated mix of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. From safe disassembly and inert shredding to hydrometallurgy that recovers 95–99% of metals with far less energy than smelting, this episode explains the new, sustainable supply chain powering the future of energy tech.Note: This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes. Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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