CIRCULAR REPUBLIC’s Post

Happy to share Pooya Akbaripour's publication in Separation and Purification Technology. A well‑written and insightful study on Li‑ion battery recycling, and absolutely worth a read. Congratulations, Pooya. Wishing you continued success in your research ahead.

I’m happy to share that our paper titled “Selective recycling of lithium from spent NMC Li-ion batteries via sulfuric acid-assisted roasting” has been published in Separation and Purification Technology. This research was conducted during my master’s studies. This study contributes to sustainable lithium recovery from spent Li-ion batteries. I would like to sincerely thank my supervisors, Dr. Sadegh Firoozi and Dr. Davoud Haghshenas Fatmehsari, for their invaluable guidance and continuous support throughout this research journey. You can read the paper here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/enPq2gZE Access is available via the journal. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss the work.

🤝 New Member at RCI: Fraunhofer IAP 👋 We are excited to welcome Fraunhofer IAP to the #RenewableCarbonInitiative! 🧪🔬 As a leading institute in applied #polymer research, Fraunhofer IAP deals on a daily basis with the question of how plastics and functional materials based on #biomass, CO₂ and recyclates can be developed, scaled up, and integrated into industrial value chains. Their work goes beyond research: 👉 Turning innovative materials into industrial reality 👉 Bridging the gap between science, industry, and policy 👉 Supporting the development of robust data and analyses Fraunhofer IAP joins RCI with a clear ambition: to align cutting-edge research with real-world industry challenges and to accelerate the market uptake of sustainable material solutions. 💡 Together, we share a common vision: A materials economy no longer dependent on fossil carbon. We look forward to collaborating and shaping the future of renewable carbon together! #JoiningtheMission #RenewableCarbon #Defossilisation #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Polymers #ChemicalIndustry

From blueprint to reality - what does it really take to turn an #innovative #Power-to-X project into real-world success? 🏗️ Scaling up sustainable fuel and chemical projects is riddled with hard questions: Which feedstocks actually reduce costs? Where do projects stall, and why? The gap between promising innovation and #successful execution remains one of the biggest challenges in the field. On May 19, 2026, in Rotterdam, at the International Workshop on Innovations in Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals and Energy Carriers, the panel "The Art of Successful Project Development and Execution" will explore exactly this - featuring: 🔹 Rene Alcaraz Frederiksen (European Energy) 🔹 Ralph Dr. Kleinschmidt (Thyssenkrupp Uhde) 🔹 Dr. Thorsten Schnorbus (FEV Europe) Co-developed by Fraunhofer-Institut für Solare Energiesysteme ISE (Elias Frei, Achim Schaadt, Robert Szolak), TNO (Rene Peters, Ties van Maaren, Monalisa Goswami) and the Port of Rotterdam (Mark Stoelinga, Martijn Coopman), this workshop brings together the minds shaping the future of low-carbon molecules. 👉 Join us and take away actionable insights from those who've done it. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ep9uZVs2

DEEP RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY. How can we replace scarce resources for the green transition with resources that are abundant on Earth? Our partner Novo Nordisk Foundation has issued a call for research projects to tackle this issue. #InnovationCPH #Greentransition

What if the technologies driving the green transition didn’t depend on scarce and critical resources?   Many of the solutions and materials we rely on for technological development today are expensive, limited, and vulnerable to supply challenges. This makes it difficult to scale sustainable technologies globally.   Through the Novo Nordisk Foundation Challenge Programme, we support ambitious, interdisciplinary research that aims to generate new knowledge to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing society.   The themes for 2027 are now open for applications in open competition. One of the themes, “Harnessing novel Earth-abundant materials for sustainable technologies”, focuses on how we can replace scarce materials with abundant alternatives such as iron, silicon, and carbon.   By harnessing the potential of these materials, we can enable more sustainable and scalable technologies, from energy storage to manufacturing, while reducing dependence on limited and fossil resources.   As highlighted by Kasper Nørgaard, Director, Natural Sciences, research in this area helps pave the way for the next generation of technologies and a more resource-efficient future. We invite researchers across Europe to form strong, interdisciplinary teams and apply.   Learn more about the call: https://lnkd.in/d9JR-8rR

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 2026 A central question for the green transition will be explored in depth at the upcoming Battery Materials and Processing Conference in Stockholm. Representatives from industry, academia and policymakers will come together to discuss future-oriented solutions for a more sustainable battery ecosystem. 🔋 The opening session, 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑩𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒊𝒏, will focus on redesigning the battery value chain to ensure sustainability at every stage, while also addressing the regulatory and industrial frameworks that will enable this transition. 🔋 The 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒄𝒚𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒂𝒘 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 session will shine the spotlight on state-of-the-art approaches to extraction, processing, and closed-loop recycling. Building a resilient and circular ecosystem requires continuous innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and a systemic shift from linear to circular value chains. 🔋 The 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 session will bring together leading experts to present advances and initiatives that support the more responsible and environmentally conscious production of active materials. The goal is to ensure that next-generation energy storage technologies meet high sustainability standards throughout their entire lifecycle. 🔋 The final session, 𝑺𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔, will highlight progress in next-generation materials and the challenges and opportunities they present to the battery industry. We look forward to continuing the conversation in Stockholm! https://lnkd.in/da-6h8-Q #batteryvaluechain #batterymaterials #sustainability

Chemistry World is launching Battery week 2026 (11–15 May), a dedicated week of content, with a series of live, interactive webinars exploring the future and sustainability of batteries. Join us for three webinars: The future of batteries – we will hear from battery researchers on the cusp of the latest advances in the field, including Li-S systems and solid-state batteries Sustainability – a panel of leading experts from industry and academia will discuss how the field is moving towards more sustainable technologies, from full battery recycling to the latest tech for material recovery In conversation with – an exclusive in-depth conversation with renowned battery scientist Clare Grey, during which we will discuss her journey to become a leading figure in materials chemistry Find out more and register for our webinars ➡️ https://rsc.li/41ALvYL

A few weeks ago, HELVA Project was showcased at the Materials for Sustainable Development Conference (#MATSUS2026) in Barcelona. As part of this, I had the opportunity to present our approach to converting captured CO₂ into value-added chemicals, exploring hybrid systems that connect electrochemistry with downstream processes. Interested in learning more? You can find the full feature on the consortium’s webpage: https://lnkd.in/eE3epT-u

One of the most frequent questions we get from partners is: "Can sustainable chemistry be as cost-effective as traditional methods?" Our answer is a resounding Yes. By focusing on Atom Economy, we’re not just saving the planet—we’re cutting down on byproduct waste that typically eats into margins. What is the biggest hurdle your organization faces in adopting green chemistry principles this year? Let’s discuss below! 👇 #GreenChemistry #Sustainability #ChemicalIndustry #Innovation #HangzhouForuChemtech #NetZero #ESG #FineChemicals https://lnkd.in/gDABd7J4