Metastable Materials

Metastable Materials, founded in 2021, is a pioneering company revolutionizing lithium-ion battery recycling with its proprietary chemical-free, low-carbon Integrated Carbothermal Reduction™ technology. Based in Bengaluru, India, it achieves over 90% material recovery with zero waste, extracting valuable metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel in commodity-grade forms for applications from steel to new battery cells. Its multi-layered, heat- and fire-resistant packaging ensures safe handling of hazardous battery waste. With a recycling capacity of about 1 GWh, Metastable serves EV manufacturers, battery producers, and recycling partners, reducing water usage to 3 liters per kg of waste and promoting a circular economy. The company has earned recognition, including the Karnataka Startup Award 2024, for its sustainable approach to critical energy transition materials.