Umicore featured on the battery podcast “Geladen”: Insights into battery recycling
Regional website Germany
Cédric Demonthy, Vice President Battery Recycling Solutions at Umicore, recently appeared as a guest on the German-language battery podcast “Geladen”. In conversation with host Patrick von Rosen, he provides in-depth insights into battery recycling and explains how Umicore strategically and technologically approaches this key element of a sustainable battery value chain.
In the approximately 30-minute episode, Cédric Demonthy discusses what sets Umicore’s recycling technology apart and the role technological decisions play in a rapidly evolving market. Further topics include the growing importance of LFP batteries, China’s role in the global battery landscape, and why a clear European regulatory framework is essential for building a reliable and resilient battery value chain.
The podcast is aimed at everyone involved along the battery value chain – from recycling and materials development to sustainability and mobility.



