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Recycled graphite to yield more sustainable batteries, EVs

Advanced battery materials company Vianode debuts a high-performance solution based on recycled graphite as part of its next-generation material series. The innovative product is based on recycled battery-grade graphite and designed to meet growing demand for sustainable electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing.

“Vianode is a driving force in sustainable production of batteries and battery materials, with localized production close to customers. Our new recycled product completes the graphite loop in battery production, reducing reliance on virgin materials. It is a leap forward in making EV and battery production significantly less resource-intensive,” says Dr. Stefan Bergold, CCO-Vianode.

Recycled graphite will enable North American and European battery and EV manufacturers to reduce dependency on imported materials and align with US, Canadian and EU regulations that promote the use of domestic feedstock. The new product also supports the EU’s target of achieving 25% recycling of synthetic graphite by 2030.

Anode graphite makes up the largest part of lithium-ion batteries by weight, typically around 70 kg of graphite per EV. With conventionally produced anode graphite responsible for 20% of battery-cell emissions on average, the reduction of these during production is one of the most urgent challenges for the EV and battery industry.

Vianode’s Via ONE is the world’s most sustainable full-scale synthetic anode graphite plant. In 2024, it began production with a record-low climate impact of 1.9 kg CO₂ equivalents (CO₂e) per kg of graphite. This equals a more than 90% reduction to emissions compared to conventional production.

Vianode’s new recycled graphite material represents the next step to achieving the emission target of 1.0 kg CO₂e per kg graphite by 2030 through more efficient production and material use. For automotive and battery manufacturers, the new product enables electric vehicles with lower emissions from its production process and enhanced battery efficiency, including faster charging and increased range.