Chao Yan

Princeton NuEnergy (PNE), a pioneering clean-tech company based in the U.S., initiated pilot production in 2022. PNE is revolutionizing the critical materials supply chain through its patented technology, which focuses on direct recycling and upcycling of LIBs and production scrap. Utilizing an innovative low-temperature plasma-assisted process (LPAS™), PNE refreshes high-value materials like battery-grade cathode and anode materials, enabling direct use in new cell manufacturing. This approach reduces costs and environmental impact by minimizing carbon emissions and hazardous waste. PNE’s technology is set to disrupt the battery market significantly, representing a major advancement in sustainable material recovery and recycling.