During recycling, batteries are shredded and separated into components like metal and plastic. What remains is black mass — a mixture of cathode and anode materials. Based on battery chemistry, it is categorized as NMC black mass (used in EVs and electronics) and LFP black mass (used in energy storage systems).

This material is further refined to recover lithium carbonate, cobalt sulphate, and nickel sulphate — making it a critical resource for new battery manufacturing. With India’s EV sector growing rapidly, black mass recovery helps reduce dependency on imports and minimizes environmental impact.

At ETCO Green’s facility near Bengaluru, black mass recovery is part of a complete recycling process — starting from safe battery collection to advanced direct recycling. Our technology ensures higher recovery rates while keeping energy consumption low.

We currently process 3,600 metric tons annually, with plans to scale up to 50,000 MTPA by 2030, helping meet the growing demand from India’s EV and battery manufacturing industry.

Black mass recovery is not just about extracting materials — it’s about building a sustainable and self-reliant future. Every kilogram of recovered lithium or cobalt reduces the need for fresh mining and supports a cleaner supply chain.

If your business generates battery waste or manufacturing scrap, ETCO Green offers a compliant and efficient recycling solution to help you recover value and stay sustainable.