Princeton NuEnergy (PNE), a lithium-ion battery recycling innovator, has received a SuperBoost grant from the National Science Foundation’s Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York. The funding will support PNE’s efforts to scale its patented low-temperature plasma-assisted separation process for direct recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries. This technology enables the repair and rejuvenation of critical materials without using high-temperature furnaces or strong acids, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and toxic waste streams. The grant will help PNE demonstrate the scalability of its process, advancing the company’s mission to create a circular supply chain for US battery manufacturing and recycling.
The SuperBoost program aims to accelerate time-to-market for transformative energy storage technologies, and PNE’s innovation directly supports the mission to strengthen domestic battery supply chains and reduce reliance on overseas processing. The grant will help PNE bring circular economy solutions to the US battery market faster and more cost-effectively, supporting US national security objectives and reducing dependence on foreign supply chains.