Refines MHP and Black Mass into pCAM for lithium-ion batteries – with up to 85% less CO₂

Königswarter und Ebell Chemische Fabrik GmbH (Pure Battery Technologies)

Hagen (DE) · Brisbane (AU) · Jakarta (ID) · Batang, Central Java (ID)New on Amplifa

2002Founded

2,500 t Ni/yearPermitted capacity Hagen

15,000 t p.a.pCAM expansion target

4Locations

About Pure Battery Technologies

Pure Battery Technologies (PBT) refines intermediate products such as Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) or Black Mass from recycled batteries into high-quality pCAM (Precursor Cathode Active Material) for lithium-ion batteries. The patented process skips the metal-separation stage of conventional refining and requires no toxic solvents, less heat, less cost and less time; CO₂ emissions are up to 85% lower than standard processes. The European operations unit is Königswarter und Ebell Chemische Fabrik GmbH in Hagen, whose commercial refinery is currently permitted to produce 2,500 t of nickel per year; expansion to up to 15,000 t of pCAM per year is in preparation. The process can handle various feedstocks, including nickel sources previously unsuitable for the battery market and off-spec battery materials, and allows the material composition to be adjusted to customer specifications. Further locations are Brisbane (Australian head office) and Jakarta, with a refinery under development in the Industropolis Batang SEZ, Central Java (Indonesia).

Site: Hagen
Processes: Refining of Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) into pCAM (patented process, without, Refining of Black Mass from recycled batteries into pCAM (circular economy), Manufacture of electric vehicles (EV/hybrid SUV, MPV, low-speed vehicles), Battery manufacturing (manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles), Refining of Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP), Refining of Black Mass from recycled batteries into pCAM, Bespoke material adjustment to customer requirements
Materials: Nickel, Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP), Black Mass (recycled batteries), pCAM (Precursor Cathode Active Material), Lithium-ion battery material, Battery cells (lithium batteries UB-L060, Battery Packs area), Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate, Black Mass
Founded: 2002
Industries: Battery materials, Lithium-ion batteries, Electromobility, Recycling

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Feedstock intake (MHP / Black Mass / off-spec material)
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Patented refining process without metal separation
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Production of pCAM
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Bespoke adjustment to customer requirements
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Delivery to the battery/EV supply chain

Materials & Processes

MHP

Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate

Nickel-containing intermediate product that is refined into pCAM.

Black Mass

Material from recycled batteries, the basis for circular-economy refining into pCAM.

Nickel

Core metal of the refining; Hagen is permitted for 2,500 t Ni/year.

pCAM

Precursor Cathode Active Material

High-quality cathode precursor material for lithium-ion batteries.

PBT-PROZ

Patented refining process

Without metal separation and toxic solvents, with up to 85% lower CO₂ emissions.

Locations

Hagen

European Head Office and commercial refinery (Königswarter & Ebell)

Lot size: 2,500 t Ni/year permitted
Materials: MHP, Black Mass, Nickel, pCAM

Commercial battery materials refinery

Brisbane

Australian Head Office

Jakarta

Indonesia Head Office

Batang

Refinery (planned/under development, Industropolis Batang SEZ, Central Java)

Refinery (Indonesia project)

Products

**pCAM (Precursor Cathode Active Material)**Refining · Battery materials

**Refined battery material from MHP/Black Mass**Refining · Lithium-ion batteries

Inside the production

Smarter, simpler, cleaner – PBT technology

Indonesia project, Industropolis Batang SEZ

Industries

Battery materialsLithium-ion batteriesElectromobilityRecycling

Processes & technical limits

Processes	Tolerance	Max. part	Weight	Lot size	Materials
Refining of Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP) into pCAM (patented process, withoutChemistry/Refining	–	–	–	2,500 t Ni/year (current permit	Nickel, MHP (Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate), Black Mass from recycled batteries, Off-spec battery materials
Refining of Black Mass from recycled batteries into pCAM (circular economy)Chemistry/Refining	–	–	–	–	Black Mass, Recycled battery materials, pCAM (Precursor Cathode Active Material)
Manufacture of electric vehicles (EV/hybrid SUV, MPV, low-speed vehicles)Assembly	–	–	–	–	Steel (vehicle platforms), Lithium-ion batteries
Battery manufacturing (manufacturer of batteries and electric vehicles)Assembly	–	–	–	–	Battery cells

3 Anlagen & Maschinen

Machine	Manufacturer / model	Quantity	Working area	Year built	Site
Refinery (commercial battery materials refinery)	Königswarter & Ebell / Pure Battery Technologies	1	–	–	Hagen, Germany
Refinery (Indonesia project)	Pure Battery Technologies	1	–	–	Industropolis Batang SEZ, Central Java, Indonesia
Automotive production facility	Kandi Technologies	1	–	–	Hainan, China

Additional services

Refining of Mixed Hydroxide Precipitate (MHP)Refining of Black Mass from recycled batteries into pCAMBespoke material adjustment to customer requirements

History

2002
Original technology discovered at the University of Queensland (UQ); later commercialised by PBT.
Hagen: building permit granted; EU funding commitment of €23 million; EIB investment.