Minerals and Recycling

Saint-Gobain offers solutions to enable new technologies, such as Direct Lithium Extraction, and improve existing technologies through efficient handling of caustic and abrasive ores.​

LITHIUM SORBENTS​

Saint-Gobain ceramic lithium-selective sorbents are precisely engineered to suit Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) processes. With decades of experience synthesizing and shaping ceramic bodies, our team can tailor the size, shape, absorption mechanism and more to seamlessly integrate in a variety of DLE systems. 

We are poised to scale as demand grows with our existing global industrial footprint at Saint-Gobain Ceramics.​

LITHIUM SOLUTIONS​

At Saint-Gobain Lithium Solutions, we are committed to developing cutting-edge solutions for the lithium supply chain, ranging from lithium extraction to critical battery materials and recycling. Our team is dedicated to driving positive change and innovation in the industry. ​

Turn EV Challenges Into Solutions​

See examples of how our experts, products and capabilities help turn EV challenges into solutions!​

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PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION​

With expertise in both absorption-elustion and ion exchange mechanisms, we can optimize our sorbents to maximize performance in your system. Whether you’re looking to enhance capacity or kinetics during DLE, we can help.​

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LONGEVITY OPTIMIZATION​

The robustness of ceramic sorbents allows for a long lifetime in Direct Lithium Extraction systems. Our sorbents have high strength which can improve the overall cost of ownership of your DLE process.​

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QUALITY OPTIMIZATION​

Extracting lithium from black mass is a key step in battery recycling. Speak to our experts today to learn how our lithium sorbents can enable battery recycling!​

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CUSTOMIZATION

Saint-Gobain takes pride in solving customer challenges, excelling in situations that call for co-development. We are able to tailor our processes and materials to create the best solution to suit your needs.​

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SCALABILITY​

Decades of experience with ceramics processing and utilization of established manufacturing process allows us to scale up new products, quickly. In the developing world of Direct Lithium Extraction, we are poised to support our partners as they scale up.​

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RECYCLING

Extracting lithium from black mass is a key step in battery recycling. Speak to our experts today to learn how our lithium sorbents can enable battery recycling!​
 

SOLUTIONS FOR EV BATTERY ACROSS THE VALUE-CHAIN

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ACTIVE MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS

Solutions to optimize the production process and performances of battery active materials.

BATTERY CELL AND BATTERY MODULE

Solutions for optimized battery performance under normal and extreme conditions to extend longevity and optimize power density.

EV BATTERY PACK AND E-MOTORS

Customized solutions for thermal management, vent protection and fire protection to minimize thermal propagation.

FAST-CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Maximize EV battery charging speed and safety with high-voltage insulation, temperature-resistance, reliable shielding and sealing.