Producing recycled raw materials for sustainable
batteries & resilient European value chains

























Revolutionizing battery recycling for a greener future
cylib was founded in 2022 by Dr. Lilian Schwich, Paul Sabarny, and Dr. Gideon Schwich to revolutionize battery recycling and enable a circular future. Based on years of RWTH Aachen University research, cylib's technology efficiently recovers lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. With a growing team, cylib drives the green energy transition and secures a sustainable battery material supply.
In a nutshell.
Revolutionizing battery recycling with innovation.

Founded in 2022
Built on cutting-edge research from RWTH Aachen University.

100+ experts
A diverse and growing team shaping the future of battery recycling.

Building a European ecosystem, supported by public and private partners
Securing a strong network to drive innovation.
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Pilot line in Aachen
Recycling process technically and commercially validated.

Research DNA
Innovation rooted in R&D for a truly circular future.
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First-of-a-kind (FOAK) industrial facility in Chempark Dormagen
Scaling up sustainable battery recycling to industry level.

Founded in 2022
Built on cutting-edge research from RWTH Aachen University.

100+ experts
A diverse and growing team shaping the future of battery recycling.

Building a European ecosystem, supported by public and private partners
Securing strong funding to drive innovation.
.avif)
Pilot line in Aachen
Recycling process technically and commercially validated.

Research DNA
Innovation rooted in R&D for a truly circular future.
.avif)
First-of-a-kind (FOAK) industrial facility in Chempark Dormagen
Scaling up sustainable battery recycling to industry level.
We power the future by transforming the battery industry.
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facility Dormagen

Aachen and Dormagen

We power the future by transforming the battery industry.
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