System and Method for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries

A system and method for recycling lithium-ion batteries is disclosed. The system comprises a battery input configured to receive battery material, a first shredder for processing battery material coupled to the battery input, wherein the battery material is submersed in a liquid when output from the first shredder, a drying auger coupled to the first shredder and configured to dry the battery material, and a screen coupled to the drying auger and configured to separate black mass particles from the battery material.