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Prof. Bontempi was invited to present the project at the New-deals event: she took part in the 2026 edition of New Deals (“Real Connection”)—held on November 6, 2026, in the Aula Magna of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Brescia—with a presentation titled “The Golden Age of Recycling,” which focused on the circular…

M.I.R.A., the spinoff originating from the CARAMEL project, has won the Siderurgia Lombardia 2026 competition on October 29, 2026! This is an achievement that makes us proud—one we want to share with everyone who helped make it possible. While the award is accepted on stage, behind that moment lies the work of an entire team:…

Our paper featured in the cover artwork for Issue 5 of EES Batteries! 🔋 In “Towards a courageous EU policy for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries,” we argue that better recycling starts with battery design. When batteries are hard to dismantle, recovering their materials efficiently becomes harder. We call for EU requirements that make batteries easier…

A recent article published in La Chimica e l’Industria highlights the achievements and benefits of the Tech4lib project, which is developing an innovative microwave-assisted process for recovering critical materials from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Developed by the University of Brescia in collaboration with INSTM and supported by MITO Tech Transfer, the technology delivers high recovery yields…

Amid the energy and digital transition, Europe is facing a strategic vulnerability: its dependence on imported critical raw materials. To help address this challenge, M.I.R.A. s.r.l. (Microwave Innovation for Resource Activation) has officially been launched as a new spin-off of the University of Brescia. The new company will focus on the development and industrial deployment…

Il 9 luglio 2026 si è tenuto l’evento finale del progetto Tech4lib, come da locandina allegata. In questo frangente sono stati presentati i risultati del progetto CARAMEL. Al convegno hanno partecipato circa 80 persone. Il dott. Cobis ha partecipato da remoto con un saluto istituzionale.

The project reserachers demonstrated a new chemicals-free circular approach that converts real spent lithium-ion battery black mass into functional lithium–aluminum layered double hydroxide (Li/Al-LDH). The process, that was patented integrates a 5-min microwave-assisted carbothermic treatment, water-only leaching, and spontaneous precipitation, enabling the formation of crystalline Li/Al-LDHs alongside high-purity Li₂CO₃ without the use of added chemical…

Elza Bontempi received the Sant’Obizio Award and for being named a Knight of Sant’Obizio on May 2, 2026. This recognition, awarded for her achievements in scientific research, connected to spenty lithium-ion battery recycle, is a great honor —especially because of its strong connection to the values and traditions of Valle Camonica.