Foam Control Challenges in New Energy Battery Recycling? Chemi Tech's Efficient Solutions Boost Productivity

In key processes such as hydrometallurgy, crushing and sorting, and solvent extraction within new energy battery recycling, abundant and persistent foam is a common yet troublesome issue. This foam not only reduces effective equipment capacity and slows processing rates but can also lead to material overflow, poor separation efficiency, and even pose safety and environmental control risks. Traditional defoaming methods often offer short-lived effects, requiring frequent re-addition, which in turn increases costs and operational complexity.

Chemi Tech deeply understands these industry pain points. Leveraging our technical expertise in specialty chemicals, we have developed a series of defoamers specifically designed for new energy battery recycling processes. The core of our solution lies in precise targeting: our products are formulated to withstand harsh conditions including strong acids/bases, high temperatures, high shear, and complex organic systems, delivering both rapid foam knockdown and long-lasting foam suppression. Their low dosage characteristic allows for easy integration into existing process flows without requiring equipment modifications or major parameter changes, significantly enhancing overall production efficiency.

Implementation steps are clear and straightforward. First, our technical team communicates with the client to analyze the specific foaming stage's process conditions, foam composition, and origin. Subsequently, we provide targeted samples for on-site laboratory and pilot-scale trials to determine the optimal product type and addition point. Once the solution is confirmed, we guide the client through standardized addition procedures and continuously monitor performance to ensure stable defoamer efficacy and long-term value creation.

At an enterprise in East China specializing in lithium iron phosphate battery material recovery, the hydrometallurgical leaching stage suffered from severe foaming due to intense chemical reactions, which once hindered capacity targets. After adopting a customized Chemi Tech defoamer, foam was effectively controlled within minutes of addition. The effective tank utilization rate increased by approximately 20%, the risk of material overflow was significantly reduced, and subsequent solid-liquid separation became smoother. The overall recovery efficiency saw tangible improvement, and the client expressed high satisfaction with the enhanced continuity and stability of production.

Choosing Chemi Tech means not only selecting a high-performance defoamer but also partnering with a specialist committed to solving complex process challenges. We are dedicated to supporting the new energy battery recycling industry in achieving more efficient, economical, and reliable operations through our professional products and technical services.