What does the working group do?
The Raw Materials Working Group aims to prepare professional analyses and studies relevant to the Hungarian battery industry and to organise scientific forums related to primary and secondary raw materials that are critical to the sector. The group also supports the HUBA Competence Ltd.’s activities in material testing and end-of-life batteries.
What are its main objectives?
One of the key objectives of the working group is to carry out value chain analyses of battery manufacturing waste streams. Its goal is to map the pathways of selected, critical battery production waste streams from their generation through to treatment or recovery.
In addition, the working group conducts theoretical analyses of black mass based on materials science. This research supports members in making informed decisions related to black mass and is complemented by professional discussions and workshops to facilitate interpretation and knowledge sharing.
Who are they looking for as members?
The working group welcomes applications from members of the Hungarian Battery Association who are active in areas related to battery recycling, as well as the management, recovery, disposal, or logistics of waste streams within the battery value chain.
What are the benefits of membership?
The working group provides an effective professional platform for knowledge exchange and networking among member companies involved in battery recycling. By organising workshops and professional meetings, corporate partners can also establish connections with Hungarian universities and research institutes engaged in battery R&D&I. Another objective of the working group is to strengthen dialogue between research and industry (as well as professional engineering bodies) as well as enhancing the visibility of domestic scientific capabilities. Members gain insight into the materials science analysis processes of lithium-ion battery cells and secondary raw materials derived from their recycling. Members also receive access to the results of materials science analyses conducted in the HUBA battery competence laboratory.
