en.Wedoany.com Reported - Vianode (Oslo, Norway) and cylib (Aachen, Germany) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing recycled graphite for next-generation batteries and explore future supply possibilities.
Under this MoU, the parties plan to integrate graphite concentrate produced by cylib through its proprietary OLiC (Optimized Lithium and Graphite Recycling) technology into Vianode's next-generation anode production. cylib is responsible for supplying high-quality recycled graphite concentrate, while Vianode will validate its application in anode materials through testing and pilot-scale evaluation. This collaboration aims to strengthen European material autonomy and reduce the carbon footprint of the battery value chain.
Vianode will develop and test formulations incorporating recycled graphite into anode materials, and conduct pilot projects to assess performance at commercial scale. cylib will focus on recovering and producing high-quality graphite concentrate from recycled battery materials, and establishing a robust supply chain capable of meeting the quality and purity requirements for anode production.
Burkhard Straube, CEO of Vianode, stated that closed-loop processing of battery materials is essential for building a truly sustainable battery value chain. By collaborating with cylib to integrate recycled graphite into advanced anode materials, both parties aim to enhance the circularity of battery graphite, reduce dependence on primary raw materials, and support the EU in creating a more resilient, low-carbon battery ecosystem.
Based on further evaluation and successful results, the parties intend to negotiate a commercial agreement aimed at achieving a sustainable and competitive supply of recycled graphite concentrate.
Dr. Lilian Schwich, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of cylib, stated that Vianode possesses advanced anode expertise, while cylib has proven recycled materials, and together they demonstrate that circularity does not mean compromise, but rather a competitive advantage for Europe.
Vianode's synthetic anode graphite has a carbon dioxide emission level approximately 90% lower than current standard materials, and is designed to meet the performance requirements of leading electric vehicle and battery manufacturers. Through its recycled graphite, Vianode has taken a significant step toward its target of achieving 1.0 kg CO₂ equivalent per kg of graphite by 2030.
cylib's water-based OLiC technology achieves recovery rates of over 90% for lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese, with an 80% reduction in carbon footprint compared to primary mining. The technology is designed to handle multiple battery chemistries and enable circular material flows at industrial scale.
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