Introducing The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is the world’s leading applied research organization. By prioritizing key technologies for the future and commercializing its findings in business and industry, it plays a major role in the innovation process. A trailblazer and trendsetter in innovative developments and research excellence, it is helping shape our society and our future.

Founded in 1949, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany. Around 30,800 employees, predominantly scientists and engineers, work with an annual research budget of roughly €3.0 billion, €2.6 billion of which is designated as contract research. 

 The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC is one of the leading European R&D centers for material-based research and development in the fields of energy, environment and health. With a permanent staff of about 380 scientists and technicians the Institute works to develop innovative materials and technologies for sustainable products and make essential contributions to solving the major global issues and challenges of the future. 

The ReUse project is coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC. The Institute and its R&D Center for Electromobility are responsible for the development of direct recycling technologies for the LFP market. This includes the separation and recovery of battery components and materials in the most functional and environmentally friendly way possible. The Fraunhofer ISC is therefore focusing on an automated solution for the fast and safe dismantling of batteries, which is being developed and validated using LFP batteries. The aim is to overcome an important hurdle for the economic implementation of direct battery recycling. In addition, Fraunhofer is establishing a material database and is responsible for black mass classification and wastewater processing.