Dimethyl Ether-Driven Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Rejuvenation Technology

The United States Department of Energy is seeking a licensee for a dimethyl ether-driven technology that rejuvenates end-of-life lithium-ion battery cells without disassembly, restoring electrochemical performance for direct reuse.

United States of America > ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF > BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE-DOE CNTR


General
Open
BA-1617
Nov 01, 2026 06:00 PM
Aug 24, 2026 05:47 PM
Other (Technology Licensing Opportunity)
Federal
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Contact
javier.martinez@inl.gov
Idaho Falls, ID, USA
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Description

This technology licensing opportunity from the Department of Energy introduces a dimethyl ether (DME)-driven method for rejuvenating end-of-life lithium-ion battery cells. The approach restores electrochemical performance without dismantling the cell, eliminating shredding, separation, and component reconstruction steps used in conventional recycling. It is designed to preserve the existing electrode architecture for direct reuse rather than raw-material recovery. Preliminary electrochemical data supports technical feasibility. If validated at larger scale, the technology may reduce process complexity, energy and reagent consumption, capital intensity, and operating costs compared with hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical recycling. Potential applications include rejuvenating cells from consumer electronics, stationary storage, and transportation; integrating the process into existing recycling facilities; and supporting secondary-use battery pathways.

Classification Codes
NAICS562920Materials Recovery Facilities
PSCAG11COAL - BASIC RESEARCH
Smart Codes
lithium-ion battery rejuvenationdimethyl ether recyclingbattery cell reuse
Timeline
Aug 24, 2026-Published Date
Nov 1, 2026-Response Date
Nov 16, 2026-Inactive Date
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