Foam Control Challenges in Battery Recycling? Chemi Tech's Efficient Defoamer Solutions

Foam formation is a common yet critical obstacle to efficiency and quality in battery recycling production. Whether from physical agitation during crushing and sorting or chemical reactions in hydrometallurgical leaching and electrolyte treatment, excessive foam can lead to material overflow, reduced equipment capacity, incomplete reactions, and ultimately lower recovery rates and purity of valuable metals like cobalt, lithium, and nickel. Achieving rapid, persistent foam control without interfering with core processes is a shared challenge for many recyclers.

Addressing this industry pain point, Chemi Tech leverages dedicated R&D to offer a series of high-performance defoamers specifically for battery recycling. Our solution goes beyond simply adding general-purpose agents; it is built on a deep understanding of the chemical environments and foaming mechanisms at each recycling stage. Our products are formulated with specially modified polyethers and silicone-based materials, exhibiting excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, and high electrolyte concentrations. They remain stable under high shear and temperature conditions, quickly collapsing existing foam and providing long-lasting suppression.

The application process is straightforward. First, our technical engineers will collaborate with you to analyze the specific foaming stage and foam characteristics. Next, we provide samples for on-site or simulated testing to precisely identify the suitable product type and optimal addition point. Once the solution is confirmed, we guide the industrial-scale dosing, typically recommending precise addition at the front end of foam-prone processes or at foam accumulation points. We offer full-process parameter tracking to ensure consistent defoaming performance without impacting the main process or downstream operations.

Practical cases demonstrate the value. A company in East China specializing in the recovery of power battery materials faced persistent foam in its hydrometallurgical leaching tanks and solvent extraction stages, which reduced effective tank volume and increased solvent loss. After implementing a customized Chemi Tech defoamer, foam was significantly controlled within minutes of addition. The equipment's processing capacity returned to its designed level, the extraction efficiency of key metals improved, and material loss due to foam entrainment was reduced, enabling smoother and more efficient production line operation.

Choosing Chemi Tech means selecting not just a defoamer product, but a reliable process optimization partnership. We are committed to supporting you with professional chemical solutions and technical services to overcome foam challenges in battery recycling, ensuring smoother operations and enhanced economic returns.