Daniel Horn

Fraunhofer Research Institution for Materials Recycling and Resource Strategies IWKS

Day 1 (November 5, 2024)
9:00 a.m.
Chromium

Lithium-ion battery recycling

The recycling of batteries faces regulatory and technical challenges. Regulations vary by region and affect collection and processing standards. The tutorial provides an insight into key recycling processes, including mechanical, hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical methods, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Effective recycling minimizes environmental impact and recovers valuable materials, which supports sustainable battery production. With growing demand, especially for electric vehicles, it is crucial to overcome these challenges and improve technologies to ensure sustainability.

Curriculum vitae

Daniel Horn studied "Advanced Materials" at the Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany, where he obtained his Master of Science degree in 2014 with a process evaluation on crack formation in metal alloys. After graduating, he worked as a research assistant in the Fraunhofer Project Group Materials Recycling and Resource Conservation Strategies. Since 2017, he has been leading and working on projects in the field of energy materials and lightweight construction technology, especially in the field of battery recycling.