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Part 2: Graphite Recycling - How It Works (and Why It’s So Difficult) with Dr. Luke Sweeney

12 Sep 2025

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In our latest episode, I continued the conversation with Dr. Luke Sweeney, Senior Cost & Recycling Analyst at Fastmarkets.This is Part 2 of our 3-part Graphite Recycling Series, where we dive into the science of how graphite is actually recycled. We cover:Why graphite was historically “recycled” by simply burning it for energy - and why that’s no longer viableThe difference between pyro - and hydrometallurgical processes, and why graphite is treated as an afterthought in current recycling flowsThe challenges of recovering graphite with sufficient purity (99.95%+) and restoring particle morphology for reuse in batteriesHow recycled graphite can, in theory, be reintroduced into production streams - but risks around contamination and consistency remainWhether recycling differs for natural vs. synthetic graphite, and why separating them is nearly impossible in practiceDisclaimerI am not a financial advisor. The content presented on this channel does not constitute financial advice. These are intended solely for educational purposes and should be used as a preliminary resource for conducting your own research. The opinions expressed here are entirely my own and are not affiliated with any companies mentioned. No exchange in benefits such as monetary payment has been exchanged for the production of this. This does not contain any offers, solicitations, or recommendations for the purchase or sale of any securities or investments, nor does it provide an investment strategy. The information shared should not be the sole basis for making any investment decisions regarding stocks or other assets. These represent my personal views, informed by sources considered reliable at the time of discussion. GraphiteHub disclaims any liability for losses incurred, whether due to negligence or reliance on the information provided here.

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Part 2: Graphite Recycling - How It Works (and Why It’s So Difficult) with Dr. Luke Sweeney

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

13:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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