Kris Broos

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xbat.ai
Data & AI 5 June 2025

Sortbat and VITO launch Xbat.ai: a joint venture in smart battery sorting technology

Tienen/Mol, Belgium – As the number of battery-powered devices continues to rise, efficient and safe battery sorting becomes increasingly vital. Xbat.ai, a joint venture between Sortbat (60%) – the European leader in battery sorting – and VITO (40%) – the Belgian research organisation for sustainable technologies – has unveiled a revolutionary sorting system that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and X-ray technology.

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Microwave-assisted leaching [MWAL] pilot
Chemie 28 May 2025

Europe’s first microwave-assisted leaching pilot unlocks precious metals recovery and circular economy

The EU-funded project PEACOC developed a pioneering microwave-assisted leaching pilot that promises to reduce time, energy and chemicals needed to recover Platinum Group Metals from spent automotive catalysts.

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VITO's cement- en betonlabo

Cement and concrete lab

For today's construction professionals, sustainability is no longer an option, but a necessity. Our state-of-the-art cement and concrete lab is specifically designed to support you in creating innovative and sustainable concrete mixes. 

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Characterise-to-Sort

CHARAMBA

Today, many recycling companies struggle with the value assessment of complex material/waste streams. To counter this, VITO initiated the development of an in-line characterisation technology.

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Characterise-to-Sort

Characterise-to-Sort

VITO developed a technology that gives you quick insight into the composition of your entire waste stream. This makes it easier to extract value from your waste.

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Characterise-to-Sort

Characterise-to-Sort: find valuable materials in your waste stream

With the new technology Characterise-to-Sort (CtS), you can recognise valuable materials in your waste stream and recycle more efficiently. Read more. 

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