Next generation battery recycling

Sustainable battery recycling for a circular

European value chain

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At cylib, we transform end-of-life batteries into critical raw materials, strengthening resilient European value chains. Born at RWTH Aachen University, cylib’s holistic, research-driven technology enables the recovery of all elements within lithium-ion batteries. By providing sustainable battery materials, cylib drives the energy transition.

In a nutshell.
Revolutionizing battery recycling with technological leadership.

Holistic recovery

Recovering all elements in lithium-ion batteries.

Water-based lithium and graphite recovery

Proprietary process drastically minimises chemical use.

100% Renewable electricity. Industry-ready

We power every step of our production with 100% renewable electricity — because sustainability starts with how we operate.

Same material - 80% reduced carbon footprint

A lower environmental impact alternative to raw material extraction, verified by an external lifecycle assessment (2023).

90% Recycling efficiency

Closing the loop on battery materials for a truly sustainable future.

End-to-End battery recycling

From discharging to refined materials, ensuring integration into the value chain. Your recycling partner turning used batteries into recycled raw materials.

Holistic recovery

Recovering all elements in lithium-ion batteries.

Water-based lithium and graphite recovery

Proprietary process drastically minimises chemical use.

100% Renewable electricity. Industry-ready

We power every step of our production with 100% renewable electricity — because sustainability starts with how we operate.

Same material - 80% reduced carbon footprint

A lower environmental impact alternative to raw material extraction, verified by an external lifecycle assessment (2023).

90% Recycling efficiency

Closing the loop on battery materials for a truly sustainable future.

End-to-end battery recycling

From discharging to refined materials, ensuring integration into the value chain. Your recycling partner turning used batteries into recycled raw materials.

Shape the future of recycling.
Together, we drive battery R&D forward.

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Our products. Recycled battery materials

Revolutionizing battery recycling for a circular future.

At cylib, we turn battery waste into valuable resources for battery production. Backed by cutting-edge research from RWTH Aachen University, our proprietary process efficiently recovers critical raw materials like lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese, minimizing waste, reducing environmental impact and building resilient European value chains.

We are powering the green energy transition with a climate-friendly and fully integrated recycling solution that keeps battery materials in the loop. Founded in Aachen, Germany, cylib is growing fast and shaping the future of sustainable innovation one battery at a time.

2022
founded in
100+
experts
€90M+ funding
in equity & grants

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