Postdoctoral researcher at GeoRessources, Lorraine University, involved in a research project on the separation of cathode particles from lithium batteries. Giving courses at the university covering topics of mineral processing and recycling.

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Working on recycling topics and especially on lithium-ion battery recycling.Research exchange with Curtin University in Perth, Australia

I am currently leading an exciting research project in collaboration with Curtin University and HIF that focuses on developing innovative recycling processes for lithium-ion batteries. Our project, called RESTORE, is funded by DAAD. Through this project, we aim to contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy storage solutions by exploring new and efficient methods for recycling lithium-ion batteries. 2 years project with visits.

This PhD research was granted with an Award of Excellence with the following subject "Lithium-ion batteries recycling with froth flotation – A study on characterization and liberation". The research aimed to achieve three main goals:First, a method for characterizing the black mass using Automated Materials Characterization was developed. This well-established technique for primary resources was adapted for secondary materials to analyze the chemical composition, morphology… Show more This PhD research was granted with an Award of Excellence with the following subject "Lithium-ion batteries recycling with froth flotation – A study on characterization and liberation". The research aimed to achieve three main goals:First, a method for characterizing the black mass using Automated Materials Characterization was developed. This well-established technique for primary resources was adapted for secondary materials to analyze the chemical composition, morphology, associations, and degree of liberation of LIB components such as Al foil, Cu foil, casing, lithium metal oxides, and graphite. Insights into the behavior of particles during the recycling process and the effectiveness of these processes were gained.Second, the efficiency of the recycling process was improved by using froth flotation to separate graphite particles from lithium metal oxides. This approach allows for the recovery of both valuable materials, which is a significant improvement over current recycling methods.Finally, in collaboration with the Helmholtz Institute Ulm, the reuse of recycled graphite in new batteries was investigated, with the potential to close the loop for spheroidized graphite.The supervisors for this research were Dr. Martin Rudolph from HIF and Prof. Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero from Aalto University. More information about this research can be found at the following link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/365729250_PhD_thesis_Anna_Vanderbruggen_-_Lithium_Ion_Batteries_Recycling_with_Froth_Flotation_-_A_study_on_characterization_and_liberation_strategies Show less

Master thesis with Magna Cum Laude on "Characterization and beneficiation of pyrolyzed black mass: increasing the recycling recovery of spent lithium ion batteries" at Helmholtz Institute Freiberg and TU Bergakademie Freiberg in cooperation with industrial project partners.Supervisors: Prof. Urs Peuker, Dr. Martin RudolphWon two awards with this master thesis:- Lauréat 2018 of Prix Jeunes de la SIM (French research contest)- AlLg TFE (Belgium contest for the best master… Show more Master thesis with Magna Cum Laude on "Characterization and beneficiation of pyrolyzed black mass: increasing the recycling recovery of spent lithium ion batteries" at Helmholtz Institute Freiberg and TU Bergakademie Freiberg in cooperation with industrial project partners.Supervisors: Prof. Urs Peuker, Dr. Martin RudolphWon two awards with this master thesis:- Lauréat 2018 of Prix Jeunes de la SIM (French research contest)- AlLg TFE (Belgium contest for the best master thesis) Show less

Charactarisation and valorisation of tungsten skarn (Georesources, supervisor: Lev Filippov)Flotation process for extract sheelite (calcium tungstate)FAME project (Flexible and Mobile Economic Processing Technologies)

Internship at ECR Environnement, in research unit in ground engineering and planning (geotechnics, environment, topography)