September 2, 2025Sulzerhydrometallurgical technologylithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganesecompact extraction and purification units
Key points
Streamlined and modular process solutions that reduce equipment footprint and operational inventory while enhancing recovery yields.
Hydrometallurgical Technology for Battery Recycling

Sulzer’s hydrometallurgical technology for battery recycling targets the recovery of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese from spent batteries using compact extraction and purification units.
The modular design supports:
- Simplified Plant LayoutSimplified plant layout and maintenance
- Reduced Spare Parts InventoryReduced spare parts inventory
- Increased Process FlexibilityIncreased process flexibility to handle changing feedstock composition
- Decreased DowntimeDecreased downtime and faster turnaround
Lower Total Cost of Ownership
These improvements translate to lower total cost of ownership and greater operational efficiency while supporting circular economy initiatives.
Optimize your battery recycling operations with Sulzer’s modular process solutions. Contact Sulzer’s process experts for customized system design and integration support.
















