The rapid growth of lithium-ion battery applications across automotive and consumer sectors has led to an increasing need for safe and sustainable recycling solutions. However, battery recycling involves a range of complex hazards, including electrical, chemical, and thermal risks, which require carefully designed processes and mitigation strategies.
In this presentation, Duesenfeld will share its comprehensive approach to safety in lithium-ion battery recycling, based on years of industrial experience and continuous process development. Starting from an overview of key hazard categories—such as residual energy, thermal runaway, toxic gas formation, and reactive materials—the presentation will highlight how these risks are systematically minimized as much as possible at the earliest possible stage along the entire recycling process.

Compliance with all standard fire safety measures and safety regulations in accordance with legal requirements is a precondition for operating a lithium-ion battery recycling facility.

The presentation will focus in particular on the fundamental hazards and the prevention of the resulting risks. Topics covered in the presentation include electrical safety, fire safety, and the prevention of toxic gases and dust.

The session will also present practical examples of safety-focused engineering solutions, monitoring systems, and operational best practices that enable high levels of process stability and worker protection. By combining technological innovation with a strong safety culture, Duesenfeld demonstrates how battery recycling can meet both industrial efficiency and stringent safety requirements.