The flash Joule heating (FJH) process, coupled with chlorination followed by air oxidation, is an effective method for rapidly recycling battery metals without the use of acids or solvents. The commercial facility is expected to be operational in January 2026. Set to process 20 tonnes/day of printed circuit boards, affording 1-2 tonnes/day of critical metals. The plastics in the boards are converted into syngas, consisting of CO and H2, and sold to factories along the Houston Ship Channel. Here is a picture of the factory, located 1 hour east of Rice University in Anahuac, Texas. 37,000 sq ft.
