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Chen Y, Guo R, Ren F, Jin H. Identification and environmental occurrence of novel per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances derived from lithium-ion battery. WATER RESEARCH 2025; 283:123862. [PMID: 40408989 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2025.123862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2025] [Accepted: 05/18/2025] [Indexed: 05/25/2025]
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Global rise in electric vehicle adoption has prompted the rapid expansion of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) manufacturing and recycling industry. Many emerging classes of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been incorporated into the LIB. However, the potential for PFAS emissions to the environment during the manufacturing and recycling processes of the LIB remains poorly understood. In this study, characteristic fragment ion-based non-target analysis was conducted to screen and identify unknown PFASs in surface water and sediment samples surrounding several LIB manufacturing and recycling factories. In total, 33 PFASs belonging to eight classes were identified in collected environmental samples with the confidence level of 1 - 3. Among these PFASs, environmental occurrence of N-ethyl perfluoromethanesulfonamide, N-hydroxymethyl trifluoromethanesulfonamide, and a series of bisperfluoroalkane sulfonimides (Bis-FASIs) is first discovered in this study. Furthermore, this study also investigated the sediment-water partitioning behaviors of these identified 33 PFASs. Results showed that the calculated mean log Koc values in all sampling regions ranged from 0.51 ± 0.16 to 3.5 ± 0.34 for C2-C12 perfluoroalkyl carboxylates, 1.0 ± 0.31 to 2.9 ± 0.35 for C1-C8 perfluoroalkyl sulfonates, 1.2 ± 0.20 to 2.1 ± 0.19 for C1-C4 perfluoroalkane sulfonamides, and 1.9 ± 0.35 to 3.3 ± 0.16 for Bis-FASIs. In general, the log Koc values of each class of PFASs linearly (p < 0.05) increased with increasing number of fluorinated carbons. This study discovered seven novel PFASs, which underscores the need to expand regulatory monitoring beyond legacy PFASs. The findings of this study also highlight the urgency of assessing ecological and human health risks posed by LIB-derived PFASs, particularly their potential for long-range transport and persistence in aquatic systems.
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- Yuanchen Chen
- Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, PR China; Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310032, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310032, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310032, PR China
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- Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310014, PR China; Key Laboratory of Microbial Technology for Industrial Pollution Control of Zhejiang Province, College of Environment, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310032, PR China.
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Yuan H, Zhao Z, Wang C, Gao H, Nie Y. Functional nanocellulose hydrogel with amino acid integration for enhanced Li/Fe separation in LiFePO 4 batteries. Int J Biol Macromol 2025; 298:140018. [PMID: 39828165 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2024] [Revised: 01/07/2025] [Accepted: 01/16/2025] [Indexed: 01/22/2025]
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With the rising prevalence of lithium-ion batteries, efficient recovery of metal ions, particularly those potentially released from LiFePO4 anodes, has become critical. Given that both Fe3+ and Li+ ions can form electrostatic adsorptive interactions, achieving effective separation of conventional adsorbent materials becomes challenging. This study presents an amino acid-functionalized nanocellulose hydrogel (ANH) synthesized by incorporating L-threonine, which significantly enhances the selective adsorption of Fe3+ in a mixed-ion environment by leveraging coordination differences between Li+ and Fe3+. The morphology, functional groups, and pore structure of ANH were extensively characterized using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and mercury intrusion porosimetry techniques. Through batch experiments, the adsorption thermodynamics and isotherms of ANH for Fe3+ were examined. Furthermore, the adsorption selectivity of ANH for Li+ and Fe3+ was evaluated in a mixed-ion system, revealing that the adsorption capacity for Fe3+ was four times higher than for Li+ at elevated concentrations. The adsorption mechanism of Li+/Fe3+ was elucidated through multi-scale simulations, and the influence of varying amino acid grafting degree on adsorption metrics, such as solvent-accessible area and hydrogen bonding numbers, was investigated. The combination of experimental and theoretical results demonstrates the potential of ANH to inform the development of high-performance, selective adsorbents.
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- Hanmeng Yuan
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
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- Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450000, China; Longzihu New Energy Laboratory, Henan University, Kaifeng 475001, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Ionic Liquids Clean Process, State Key Laboratory of Mesoscience and Engineering, CAS Key Laboratory of Green Process and Engineering, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China; School of Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China; Zhengzhou Institute of Emerging Industrial Technology, Zhengzhou 450000, China.
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Shqairat A, Marange P, Chagnes A, Liarte S. Estimation of electric vehicle lithium-ion battery scrap towards recycling facilities in the EU. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2025; 32:12285-12303. [PMID: 40289191 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-025-36414-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2025] [Indexed: 04/30/2025]
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The increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe, coupled with legislative efforts to reduce combustion engine vehicles, has significantly spurred the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, this growth has led to a rapid rise in EV-LIB scrap, from both retired batteries and manufacturing processes, a factor insufficiently addressed in prior research. Our study tackles this issue by assessing the harmonisation of industry projects and examining the recycling facilities' readiness to handle these dual waste streams. We methodically estimate the registrations of new EVs and their anticipated scrap volume, and then project future LIB manufacturing scrap in the EU. Therefore, we assess current and future recycling capacities and evaluate the balance between scrap influx and recycling readiness by 2030. Our findings indicate that the EU is facing a significant recycling challenge. By 2030, about 930 kilotonnes of scrap from the EV-LIB industry will need recycling under the baseline scenario. Although current capacities can handle today's scrap volumes, the disparity between rapidly expanding manufacturing and lagging recycling facilities will result in a shortfall in a few years. Current plans suggest EU recycling facilities will have a capacity of about 785 kilotonnes annually by 2030, which falls short of the dual scrap streams. This research underscores the need for a strategic approach to scale up recycling infrastructure and technology, to emphasise the importance of responsible manufacturing, and to align with the EU's sustainability goals and the growing demands of the EV industry.
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- Alaa Shqairat
- BETA Nancy-Bureau d'Economie Théorique et Appliquée de Nancy (UMR CNRS 7522), Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France.
- CRAN, UMR CNRS 7039, Campus Sciences, Université de Lorraine, Vandœuvre-lés-Nancy Cedex, BP 70239, 54506, France.
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- CRAN, UMR CNRS 7039, Campus Sciences, Université de Lorraine, Vandœuvre-lés-Nancy Cedex, BP 70239, 54506, France
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- BETA Nancy-Bureau d'Economie Théorique et Appliquée de Nancy (UMR CNRS 7522), Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France
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Lancaster ST, Sahlin E, Oelze M, Ostermann M, Vogl J, Laperche V, Touze S, Ghestem JP, Dalencourt C, Gendre R, Stammeier J, Klein O, Pröfrock D, Košarac G, Jotanovic A, Bergamaschi L, Di Luzio M, D'Agostino G, Jaćimović R, Eberhard M, Feiner L, Trimmel S, Rachetti A, Sara-Aho T, Roethke A, Michaliszyn L, Pramann A, Rienitz O, Irrgeher J. Evaluation of X-ray fluorescence for analysing critical elements in three electronic waste matrices: A comprehensive comparison of analytical techniques. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 190:496-505. [PMID: 39427594 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2024] [Revised: 09/23/2024] [Accepted: 10/13/2024] [Indexed: 10/22/2024]
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As the drive towards recycling electronic waste increases, demand for rapid and reliable analytical methodology to analyse the metal content of the waste is increasing, e.g. to assess the value of the waste and to decide the correct recycling routes. Here, we comprehensively assess the suitability of different x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF)-based techniques as rapid analytical tools for the determination of critical raw materials, such as Al, Ti, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Nb, Pd and Au, in three electronic waste matrices: printed circuit boards (PCB), light emitting diodes (LED), and lithium (Li)-ion batteries. As validated reference methods and materials to establish metrological traceability are lacking, several laboratories measured test samples of each matrix using XRF as well as other independent complementary techniques (instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and ICP optical emission spectrometry (OES)) as an inter-laboratory comparison (ILC). Results highlighted key aspects of sample preparation, limits of detection, and spectral interferences that affect the reliability of XRF, while additionally highlighting that XRF can provide more reliable data for certain elements compared to digestion-based approaches followed by ICP-MS analysis (e.g. group 4 and 5 metals). A clear distinction was observed in data processing methodologies for wavelength dispersive XRF, highlighting that considering the metals present as elements (rather than oxides) induces overestimations of the mass fractions when compared to other techniques. Eventually, the effect of sample particle size was studied and indicated that smaller particle size (<200 µm) is essential for reliable determinations.
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- Shaun T Lancaster
- Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria.
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- Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Borås, Sweden.
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- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Richard-Willstätter-Straße 11, 12489 Berlin, Germany.
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- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Richard-Willstätter-Straße 11, 12489 Berlin, Germany.
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- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Richard-Willstätter-Straße 11, 12489 Berlin, Germany.
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- Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM), Water, Environment, Processes and Analysis Department, 3 Avenue Claude Guillemin, 45000 Orleans, France.
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- Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM), Water, Environment, Processes and Analysis Department, 3 Avenue Claude Guillemin, 45000 Orleans, France.
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- Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières (BRGM), Water, Environment, Processes and Analysis Department, 3 Avenue Claude Guillemin, 45000 Orleans, France.
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- ERAMET Ideas, 1 Rue Albert Einstein, 78190 Trappes, France.
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- Department for Inorganic Environmental Chemistry, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany.
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- Department for Inorganic Environmental Chemistry, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Max-Planck-Straße 1, 21502 Geesthacht, Germany.
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- Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Branilaca Sarajeva 25, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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- Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Branilaca Sarajeva 25, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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- Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRIM), Pavia, Italy.
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- Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria.
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- Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria.
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- Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria.
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- Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria.
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- Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), Research Infrastructure, Metrology, Mustialankatu 3, 00790 Helsinki, Finland.
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- Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Bundesallee 100, 38116 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Bundesallee 100, 38116 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Bundesallee 100, 38116 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Bundesallee 100, 38116 Braunschweig, Germany.
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- Chair of General and Analytical Chemistry, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria.
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Yang T, Zhang W, Shen C, Ren L, Liao X, Guo Y, Zhao Y. Reaction Center Shifting in Partially Fluorinated Electrolytes for Robust Lithium Metal Battery. CHEMSUSCHEM 2024; 17:e202400604. [PMID: 38763908 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202400604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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The strategic formulation of a compatible electrolyte plays a pivotal role in extending the longevity of lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). Here, we present findings on a partially fluorinated electrolyte distinguished by a subdued solvation affinity towards Li+ ions and a concentrated anion presence within the primary solvation layer. This distinctive solvation arrangement redirects the focal points of reactions from solvent molecules to anions, facilitating the predominant involvement of anions in the creation of a LiF-enriched solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI). Electrochemical assessments showcase effective Li+ transport kinetics, diminished overpotential polarization for Li nucleation (28 mV), and prolonged cycling durability in Li||Li cells employing the partially fluorinated electrolyte. When tested in Li||NCM811 cells, the designed electrolyte delivers a capacity retention of 89.30 % and exhibits a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.80 % over 100 cycles with a charge-potential cut-off of 4.6 V vs. Li/Li+ under the current density of 0.4C. Furthermore, even at a current density of 1C, the cells maintain 81.90 % capacity retention and a high average Coulombic efficiency of 99.40 % after 180 cycles. This work underscores the significance of weak-solvation interaction in partially fluorinated electrolytes and highlights the crucial role of solvent structure in enabling the long-term stability and high-energy density of LMBs.
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- Tong Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- Hubei Key Laboratory of Energy Storage and Power Battery, School of Mathematics, Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Hubei University of Automotive Technology, Shiyan, 442002, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Engineering, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou, 325035, P. R. China
- State Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Die & Mould Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430074, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, 430070, P. R. China
- The Institute of Technological Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P. R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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Wu LJ, Zhang FS, Zhang ZY, Zhang CC. Conversion and fate of waste Li-ion battery electrolyte in a two-stage thermal treatment process. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2024; 187:1-10. [PMID: 38968859 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2024.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/07/2024]
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Disposal of electrolytes from waste lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has gained much more attention with the growing application of LIBs, yet handling spent electrolyte is challengeable due to its high toxicity and the lack of established methods. In this study, a novel two-stage thermal process was developed for treating residual electrolytes resulted from spent lithium-ion batteries. The conversion of fluorophosphate and organic matter in oily electrolyte during low-temperature rotation distillation was investigated. The distribution and migration of the concentrated electrolytes were studied and the corresponding reaction mechanisms were elucidated. Additionally, the influence of alkali on the fixation of fluorine and phosphate was further examined. The results indicated that hydrolyzed carbonate esters and lithium in the electrolyte could combine to form Li2CO3 and the hydrolysable hexafluorophosphate was proven to be stable in the concentrated electrolyte (45 rpm/85 °C, 30 min). It was found that CO2, CO, CH4, and H2 were the primary pyrolysis gases, while the pyrolysis oil consisted of extremely flammable substances formed by the dissociation and recombination of chemical bonds in the electrolyte solvent. After pyrolysis at 300 °C, fluorine and phosphate were present in the form of sodium fluoride and sodium phosphate. The stability of the residue was enhanced, and the environmental risk was reduced. By adding alkali (KOH/Ca(OH)2, 20 %), hexafluorophosphate in the electrolyte was transformed into fluoride and phosphate in the residue, thereby reducing the device's corrosion from fluorine-containing gas. This study provides a viable approach for managing the residual electrolyte in the waste lithium battery recovery process.
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- Li-Jun Wu
- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Shuangqing Road, Beijing 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Shuangqing Road, Beijing 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China.
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- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Shuangqing Road, Beijing 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- Department of Solid Waste Treatment and Recycling, Research Center for Eco-environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 18 Shuangqing Road, Beijing 100085, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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Prenner S, Part F, Jung-Waclik S, Bordes A, Leonhardt R, Jandric A, Schmidt A, Huber-Humer M. Barriers and framework conditions for the market entry of second-life lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles. Heliyon 2024; 10:e37423. [PMID: 39309827 PMCID: PMC11416477 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 05/27/2024] [Accepted: 09/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/25/2024] Open
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Transition to circular economy for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles requires integrating multiple stages of the value cycle. However, strategies aimed at extending the lifetime of batteries are not yet sufficiently considered within the European battery industry, particularly regarding repurposing. Using second-life lithium-ion batteries (SLBs) before subsequent recycling can offer several advantages, such as the development of sustainable business models, the reduction of emissions, and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals 7, 12, and 13. Using expert and problem-centred interviews along with an exploratory workshop, this study guides stakeholders in the battery sector by illustrating the necessary changes for a more holistic circular economy. Moreover, an extended political, economic, social, technological, environmental, legal, and additionally safety-related (PESSTEL) analysis approach is carried out, which has not yet been used in this context. In this process, barriers, as well as necessary institutional framework conditions and organisational requirements for a successful market entry of SLB applications are investigated. Among others, key barriers relate to the competition with first-life applications and safety concerns. SLBs require high manual labour costs for repurposing, along with expenses for expired warranties and re-certifications. Ownership structures in traditional business models often result in SLBs and their corresponding usage data staying under the control of the manufacturers. Market viability, however, requires a level playing field for both first-life and second-life operators as well as circular battery and data-sharing business models. Gathering data on the ageing performance and performing improved safety testing according to test protocols facilitates the reliable assessment of SLBs.
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- Stefanie Prenner
- Brimatech Services GmbH, Lothringerstraße 14/3, 1030, Vienna, Austria
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- BOKU University, Institute of Waste Management and Circularity, Muthgasse 107, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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- Institut National de l'Environnement Industriel et des Risques (Ineris), Parc Technologique Alata, BP2, 60550, Verneuil-en-Halatte, France
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- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Unter den Eichen 87, 12205, Berlin, Germany
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- BOKU University, Institute of Waste Management and Circularity, Muthgasse 107, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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- Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), Unter den Eichen 87, 12205, Berlin, Germany
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- BOKU University, Institute of Waste Management and Circularity, Muthgasse 107, 1190, Vienna, Austria
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Roshanfar M, Sartaj M, Kazemeini S. A greener method to recover critical metals from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs): Synergistic leaching without reducing agents. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 366:121862. [PMID: 39018847 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 06/14/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/19/2024]
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Efficient recycling of critical metals from spent lithium-ion batteries is vital for clean energy and sustainable industry growth. Conventional methods often fail to manage large waste volumes, leading to hazardous gas emissions and dangerous materials. This study investigates innovative methods for recovering critical metals from spent LIBs using synergistic leaching. The first step optimized thermal treatment conditions (570 °C for 2 h in air) to remove binder materials while maintaining cathode material crystallinity, confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Next, response surface methodology (RSM), I-optimal, was used to examine the synergistic effects of sulfuric acid (SA) and organic acids (Org, citric and acetic acids) and their concentrations (SA: 0.5-2 M and Org: 0.1-2 M) on metal leaching for an eco-friendlier process. Results showed that adding citric acid to SA was more effective, especially at lower concentrations, than using acetic acid. The medium was tested to evaluate the impact of reductant addition. Remarkably, it was discovered that the optimized leaching mixture (1.25 M SA and 0.55 M citric acid) efficiently extracted metals without the need for any reductant like H2O2, highlighting its potential for a simpler and more eco-friendly recycling process. Further optimization identified the ideal solid-to-liquid ratio (62.5 g/L) to minimize acid use. Finally, RSM (D-optimal) was used to investigate the effects of time and temperature on leaching, achieving remarkable recovery rates of 99% ± 0.7 for Li, 98% ± 0.0 for Co, 90% ± 6.6 for Ni, and 92% ± 0.4 for Mn under optimized conditions at 189 min and 95 °C. Chemical cost analysis revealed this method is about 25% more cost-effective than conventional methods.
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- Melina Roshanfar
- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada.
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- Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6N5, Canada.
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Zahoor A, Kun R, Mao G, Farkas F, Sápi A, Kónya Z. Urgent needs for second life using and recycling design of wasted electric vehicles (EVs) lithium-ion battery: a scientometric analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024; 31:43152-43173. [PMID: 38896217 PMCID: PMC11222215 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33979-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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Currently, lithium-ion batteries are increasingly widely used and generate waste due to the rapid development of the EV industry. Meanwhile, how to reuse "second life" and recycle "extracting of valuable metals" of these wasted EVBs has been a hot research topic. The 4810 relevant articles from SCI and SSCI Scopus databases were obtained. Scientometric analysis about second life using and recycling methodologies of wasted EVBs was conducted by VOSviewer, Pajek, and Netdraw. According to analytical results, the research of second life using and recycling mythologies has been growing and the expected achievement will continue to increase. China, Germany, the USA, Italy, and the UK are the most active countries in this field. Tsinghua University in China, "Fraunhofer ISI, Karlsruhe" in Germany, and "Polytechnic di Torino" in Italy are the most productive single and collaborative institutions. The journals SAE technical papers and World Electric Vehicle Journal have the highest publication and citations than other journals. Chinese author "Li Y" has the highest number of 36 publications, and his papers were cited 589 times by other authors. By analyzing the co-occurrence and keywords, energy analysis, second life (stationary using, small industry), and treatment methods, (hydrometallurgy and pyrometallurgical, electrochemical, bio-metallurgical) were the hot research topics. The S-curve from the article indicates hydrometallurgical and bio-metallurgical methods are attached with great potential in the near future. Further, different treatment methodologies are observed especially advanced techniques in hydrometallurgical, and spent medium bioleaching techniques in bio-metallurgical are good, economically cheap, has low CO2 emission, environmentally friendly, and has high recovery rate. Finally, this research provides information on second life use and top recycling methodology opportunities for future research direction for researchers and decision-makers who are interested in this research.
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- Aqib Zahoor
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Solid-State Energy Storage Research Group, Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Magyar Tudósok Krt. 2, 1117, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem Rkp. 3, 1111, Budapest, Hungary
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300350, China
- National Industry-Education Platform of Energy Storage, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
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- Solid-State Energy Storage Research Group, Institute of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Magyar Tudósok Krt. 2, 1117, Budapest, Hungary
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- Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla Tér 1, 6720, Szeged, Hungary.
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- Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, Department of Applied and Environmental Chemistry, University of Szeged, Rerrich Béla Tér 1, 6720, Szeged, Hungary
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Kusano R, Kusano Y. Applications of Plasma Technologies in Recycling Processes. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1687. [PMID: 38612199 PMCID: PMC11012531 DOI: 10.3390/ma17071687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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Plasmas are reactive ionised gases, which enable the creation of unique reaction fields. This allows plasmas to be widely used for a variety of chemical processes for materials, recycling among others. Because of the increase in urgency to find more sustainable methods of waste management, plasmas have been enthusiastically applied to recycling processes. This review presents recent developments of plasma technologies for recycling linked to economical models of circular economy and waste management hierarchies, exemplifying the thermal decomposition of organic components or substances, the recovery of inorganic materials like metals, the treatment of paper, wind turbine waste, and electronic waste. It is discovered that thermal plasmas are most applicable to thermal processes, whereas nonthermal plasmas are often applied in different contexts which utilise their chemical selectivity. Most applications of plasmas in recycling are successful, but there is room for advancements in applications. Additionally, further perspectives are discussed.
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- Reinosuke Kusano
- School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9SS, UK;
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- Department of Marine Resources and Energy, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Tokyo 108-8477, Japan
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Li J, Liu H, Shi X, Li X, Li W, Guan E, Lu T, Pan L. MXene-based anode materials for high performance sodium-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 658:425-440. [PMID: 38118189 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.12.065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/10/2023] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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As an emerging class of layered transition metal carbides/nitrides/carbon-nitrides, MXenes have been one of the most investigated anode subcategories for sodium ion batteries (SIBs), due to their unique layered structure, metal-like conductivity, large specific surface area and tunable surface groups. In particular, different MAX precursors and synthetic routes will lead to MXenes with different structural and electrochemical properties, which actually gives MXenes unlimited scope for development. In this feature article, we systematically present the recent advances in the methods and synthetic routes of MXenes, together with their impact on the properties of MXenes and also the advantages and disadvantages. Subsequently, the sodium storage mechanisms of MXenes are summarized, as well as the recent research progress and strategies to improve the sodium storage performance. Finally, the main challenges currently facing MXenes and the opportunities in improving the performance of SIBs are pointed out.
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- Junfeng Li
- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China
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- College of Logistics and Engineering, Shanghai Maritime University, Shanghai 201306, China.
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Magnetic Resonance, School of Physics and Electronic Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai 200241, China.
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Zhao T, Li W, Traversy M, Choi Y, Ghahreman A, Zhao Z, Zhang C, Zhao W, Song Y. A review on the recycling of spent lithium iron phosphate batteries. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 351:119670. [PMID: 38039588 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 11/12/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have gained widespread recognition for their exceptional thermal stability, remarkable cycling performance, non-toxic attributes, and cost-effectiveness. However, the increased adoption of LFP batteries has led to a surge in spent LFP battery disposal. Improper handling of waste LFP batteries could result in adverse consequences, including environmental degradation and the mismanagement of valuable secondary resources. This paper presents a comprehensive examination of waste LFP battery treatment methods, encompassing a holistic analysis of their recycling impact across five dimensions: resources, energy, environment, economy, and society. The recycling of waste LFP batteries is not only crucial for reducing the environmental pollution caused by hazardous components but also enables the valuable components to be efficiently recycled, promoting resource utilization. This, in turn, benefits the sustainable development of the energy industry, contributes to economic gains, stimulates social development, and enhances employment rates. Therefore, the recycling of discarded LFP batteries is both essential and inevitable. In addition, the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders, including governments, corporations, and communities, in the realm of waste LFP battery recycling are also scrutinized, underscoring their pivotal engagement and collaboration. Notably, this paper concentrates on surveying the current research status and technological advancements within the waste LFP battery lifecycle, and juxtaposes their respective merits and drawbacks, thus furnishing a comprehensive evaluation and foresight for future progress.
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- Tianyu Zhao
- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China; The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Queen's University, 25 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L3N6, Canada.
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Queen's University, 25 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L3N6, Canada
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- The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Queen's University, 25 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L3N6, Canada.
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- The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Queen's University, 25 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L3N6, Canada
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- The Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining, Queen's University, 25 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario, K7L3N6, Canada
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410083, China
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- School of Minerals Processing and Bioengineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410083, Hunan, China
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Qu G, Yang J, Wei Y, Zhou S, Li B, Wang H. Mechanism for metal loss in smelting of recycled spent lithium-ion batteries: The overlooked role of refractory materials. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2024; 349:119438. [PMID: 37939467 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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The pyrometallurgical process used to recover spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) involves high smelting temperatures. During the smelting process, the refractories dissolve into the slag. This can have negative effects on metal recovery. Nonetheless, issues related to the effects of refractories on separation of the slag and metal during smelting of spent LIBs have not received much attention. Therefore, in this study, the effects of refractories (Al2O3 and MgO) on metal recovery rates were investigated. The aim was to reveal the mechanism for metal loss from the slag due to the influence of refractories and the interfacial reactions between the slag and the refractories. The results showed that less MgO dissolved in the slag, and this resulted in a metal recovery rate higher than that seen with Al2O3. The Al2O3 refractory continued to dissolve in the slag so that the crucible matrix was no longer dense. Furthermore, the slag penetrated the crucible, resulting in accelerated dissolution of the Al2O3 refractory. The formation of spinel and transition layers at the interface between the MgO refractory and the slag generated a region of local equilibrium, slowing the penetration of slag into the refractory and reducing the dissolution rate of MgO. The difference in metal recovery rates was attributed to physical losses. Dissolution of the Al2O3 refractory led to an increase in the slag viscosity, which adversely affected settling of the alloy particles in the slag. This led to increased losses of the metal in the slag and reduced metal recovery with the Al2O3 refractory.
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- Guorui Qu
- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Faculty of Metallurgical and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Complex Nonferrous Metal Resources Clean Utilization, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China; Engineering Research Center of Metallurgical Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction, Ministry of Education, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650093, China
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Yang J, Zhou K, Gong R, Meng Q, Zhang Y, Dong P. Direct regeneration of spent LiFePO 4 materials via a green and economical one-step hydrothermal process. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 2023; 348:119384. [PMID: 37925982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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The rapid development of electronic devices, electric vehicles and mobile energy storage devices, has increasingly emphasized the shortage of lithium resources for us in lithium-ion batteries are developing rapidly. The key to the disposal of spent lithium-ion batteries is to carry out green and efficient regeneration. Herein, we propose a one-step hydrothermal process for the direct regeneration of spent LiFePO4. To reduce the Fe3+ in the spent LiFePO4, the hydroxyl group was oxidized to an aldehyde group via a decarburization reaction, with DL-malic acid utilized as a low-cost and environmentally friendly reducing agent. The effects of various different Li concentrations, hydrothermal times and hydrothermal temperatures on the performance of regenerated LiFePO4 were investigated. The results revealed optimal electrochemical performance under a Li concentration of 1.2 mol L-1, a hydrothermal time of 6 h, and a hydrothermal temperature of 100 °C. The cycling stability of LiFePO4 regenerated under these conditions considerably improved. The initial discharge specific capacity and the discharge specific capacity of the regenerated LFP after 200 cycles were 138.4 mAh g-1 and 136.6 mAh g-1. All coulomb efficiencies of the regenerated LFP were above 97.2 %, and the capacity retention rate was 98.7%. This developed method can therefore be considered a green and feasible means for regeneration of LiFePO4.
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- Jinyi Yang
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgy and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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- Faculty of Metallurgy and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; Faculty of Metallurgy and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China.
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- Faculty of Metallurgy and Energy Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China; National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Lithium-ion Batteries and Materials Preparation Technology, Key Laboratory of Advanced Battery Materials of Yunnan Province, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China
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Kaas A, Wilke C, Vanderbruggen A, Peuker UA. Influence of different discharge levels on the mechanical recycling efficiency of lithium-ion batteries. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 172:1-10. [PMID: 37703623 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.08.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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Prior to the mechanical processing, discharging is necessary to prevent hazards. While the discharging process, different phenomena can occur changing the characteristics of the functional units of LIB. This study reveals the influence on the mechanical recycling and the obtained material when different discharge levels are used for various cells differing in their cell chemistry. It shows that for different cells, for example, copper deposits happen on the cathode as well as active material deposits on the separator foil. These new properties deteriorate the black mass quality and show contamination of the products with other material streams. It is being tested whether established sub-processes are suitable. However, it becomes clear that further recycling steps (e.g. flotation, hydrometallurgy) can be influenced as well as their product quality and element specific yield.
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- Alexandra Kaas
- TU Bergakademie Freiberg Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mineral Processing, Germany.
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- TU Bergakademie Freiberg Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mineral Processing, Germany
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- TU Bergakademie Freiberg Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering and Mineral Processing, Germany
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Jiao B, Xu P, Liu Y, Liu Y, Wei G, Zhu Y, Liu G, Lin X, Chen J, Weng X, Ding Y, Di J, Li Q. Direct Regeneration of NCM Cathode Material with Aluminum Scraps. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202300557. [PMID: 37553862 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Hydrothermal-based direct regeneration of spent Li-ion battery (LIB) cathodes has garnered tremendous attention for its simplicity and scalability. However, it is heavily reliant on manual disassembly to ensure the high purity of degraded cathode powders, and the quality of regenerated materials. In reality, degraded cathodes often contain residual components of the battery, such as binders, current collectors, and graphite particles. Thorough investigation is thus required to understand the effects of these impurities on hydrothermal-based direct regeneration. In this study, we focus on isolating the effects of aluminum (Al) scraps on the direct regeneration process. We found that Al metal can be dissolved during the hydrothermal relithiation process. Even when the cathode material contains up to 15 wt.% Al scraps, no detrimental effects were observed on the recovered structure, chemical composition, and electrochemical performance of the regenerated cathode material. The regenerated NCM cathode can achieve a capacity of 163.68 mAh/g at 0.1 C and exhibited a high-capacity retention of 85.58 % after cycling for 200 cycles at 0.5 C. Therefore, the hydrothermal-based regeneration method is effective in revitalizing degraded cathode materials, even in the presence of notable Al impurity content, showing great potential for industrial applications.
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- Binglei Jiao
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
- Advanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Advanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Advanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, P. R. China
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- Advanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, P. R. China
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- Advanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, P. R. China
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- Advanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Superlight Materials and Surface Technology of Ministry of Education, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, P. R. China
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- Suzhou Botree Cycling Sci & Tech Co., Ltd., Suzhou, 215128, P. R. China
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- Suzhou Botree Cycling Sci & Tech Co., Ltd., Suzhou, 215128, P. R. China
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- Institute of Functional Nano & Soft Materials (FUNSOM), Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Carbon-Based Functional Materials & Devices, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, P. R. China
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- Vacuum Interconnected Nanotech Workstation, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, P. R. China
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- Advanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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- Advanced Materials Division, Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Suzhou, 215123, P. R. China
- School of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, P. R. China
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Rensmo A, Savvidou EK, Cousins IT, Hu X, Schellenberger S, Benskin JP. Lithium-ion battery recycling: a source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the environment? ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. PROCESSES & IMPACTS 2023; 25:1015-1030. [PMID: 37195252 DOI: 10.1039/d2em00511e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2023]
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Recycling of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is a rapidly growing industry, which is vital to address the increasing demand for metals, and to achieve a sustainable circular economy. Relatively little information is known about the environmental risks posed by LIB recycling, in particular with regards to the emission of persistent (in)organic fluorinated chemicals. Here we present an overview on the use of fluorinated substances - in particular per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - in state-of-the-art LIBs, along with recycling conditions which may lead to their formation and/or release to the environment. Both organic and inorganic fluorinated substances are widely reported in LIB components, including the electrodes and binder, electrolyte (and additives), and separator. Among the most common substances are LiPF6 (an electrolyte salt), and the polymeric PFAS polyvinylidene fluoride (used as an electrode binder and a separator). Currently the most common LIB recycling process involves pyrometallurgy, which operates at high temperatures (up to 1600 °C), sufficient for PFAS mineralization. However, hydrometallurgy, an increasingly popular alternative recycling approach, operates under milder temperatures (<600 °C), which could favor incomplete degradation and/or formation and release of persistent fluorinated substances. This is supported by the wide range of fluorinated substances detected in bench-scale LIB recycling experiments. Overall, this review highlights the need to further investigate emissions of fluorinated substances during LIB recycling and suggests that substitution of PFAS-based materials (i.e. during manufacturing), or alternatively post-treatments and/or changes in process conditions may be required to avoid formation and emission of persistent fluorinated substances.
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- Amanda Rensmo
- RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Environment and Sustainable Chemistry Unit, Stockholm, Sweden.
- Stockholm University, Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholm University, Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Stockholm University, Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm, Sweden
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- SWERIM AB, Aronstorpsvägen 1, SE-974 37 Luleå, Sweden
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- RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Environment and Sustainable Chemistry Unit, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Stockholm University, Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm, Sweden
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Ebner S, Spirk S, Stern T, Mair-Bauernfeind C. How Green are Redox Flow Batteries? CHEMSUSCHEM 2023; 16:e202201818. [PMID: 36722298 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202201818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Providing sustainable energy storage is a challenge that must be overcome to replace fossil-based fuels. Redox flow batteries are a promising storage option that can compensate for fluctuations in energy generation from renewable energy production, as their main asset is their design flexibility in terms of storage capacity. Current commercial options for flow batteries are mostly limited to inorganic materials such as vanadium, zinc, and bromine. As environmental aspects are one of the main drivers for developing flow batteries, assessing their environmental performance is crucial. However, this topic is still underexplored, as researchers have mostly focused on single systems with defined use cases and system boundaries, making the assessments of the overall technology inaccurate. This review was conducted to summarize the main findings of life cycle assessment studies on flow batteries with respect to environmental hotspots and their performance as compared to that of other battery systems.
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- Sophie Ebner
- Institute of Environmental System Science, University of Graz, Merangasse 18, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute for Biobased Products and Paper Technology, Technical University of Graz, Inffeldgasse 23, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Environmental System Science, University of Graz, Merangasse 18, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Environmental System Science, University of Graz, Merangasse 18, 8010, Graz, Austria
- Wood K Plus-Competence Center for Wood Composites and Wood Chemistry, Kompetenzzentrum Holz GmbH Altenberger Straße 69, 4040, Linz, Austria
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Rosenberg S, Glöser-Chahoud S, Huster S, Schultmann F. A dynamic network design model with capacity expansions for EoL traction battery recycling - A case study of an OEM in Germany. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 160:12-22. [PMID: 36773461 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 01/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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The growth of the battery powered vehicle market will lead to an increasing amount of End of Life (EoL) electric vehicle battery systems (EVBSs) in the future. Although pointed out as a future challenge by research as well as industry, the analysis and design of EoL traction batteries' recycling networks have not been conducted extensively. Existing quantitative optimization models do not contain dynamic characteristics that are of importance for a growing market. We present a dynamic EoL battery reverse supply chain optimization model that allows planning over multiple periods and multiple supply chain layers while including capacity expansions of disassembling centers and recycling plants. The model is applied to a case study of an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of battery electric vehicles that handles all EoL recycling activities for its batteries in a single stakeholder-driven network in Germany. The average EoL costs per EVBS were estimated to decrease by over 35% from 2030 to 2044 due to using larger processing facilities that benefit from economy of scale and lower transportation costs because more locations exist. The network change is driven by the growth of EoL EVBS supply.
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- Sonja Rosenberg
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Industrial Production, Hertzstrasse 16, Karlsruhe 76187, Germany.
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Industrial Production, Hertzstrasse 16, Karlsruhe 76187, Germany
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Industrial Production, Hertzstrasse 16, Karlsruhe 76187, Germany
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- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Institute for Industrial Production, Hertzstrasse 16, Karlsruhe 76187, Germany
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Jin X, Zhang P, Teng L, Rohani S, He M, Meng F, Liu Q, Liu W. Acid-free extraction of valuable metal elements from spent lithium-ion batteries using waste copperas. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2023; 165:189-198. [PMID: 37149393 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2023.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2022] [Revised: 12/31/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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A large amount of hazardous spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is produced every year. Recovery of valuable metals from spent LIBs is significant to achieve environmental protection and alleviate resource shortages. In this study, a green and facile process for recovery of valuable metals from spent LIBs by waste copperas was proposed. The effects of heat treatment parameters on recovery efficiency of valuable metals and the redox mechanism were studied systematically through phase transformation behavior and valence transition. At low temperature (≤460 °C), copperas reacted with lithium on the outer layer of LIBs preferentially, but the reduction of transition metals was limited. As the temperature rose to 460-700 °C, the extraction efficiency of valuable metals was greatly enhanced due to the generation of SO2, and the gas-solid reaction proceeded much fast than the solid-solid reaction. In the final stage (≥700 °C), the main reactions were the thermal decomposition of soluble sulfates and the combination of decomposed oxides with Fe2O3 to form insoluble spinel. Under the optimum roasting conditions, i.e., at a copperas/LIBs mass ratio of 4.5, and a roasting temperature of 650 °C and roasting time of 120 min, the leaching efficiencies of Li, Ni, Co and Mn were 99.94%, 99.2%, 99.5% and 99.65%, respectively. The results showed that valuable metals can be selectively and efficiently extracted from the complex cathode materials by water leaching. This study used waste copperas as an aid to recover metals and provided an alternative technical route for green recycling of spent LIBs.
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- Xi Jin
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Western University, London, Ontario N6A 5B9, Canada
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Chongqing University of Science & Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China.
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Recovery Process for Critical Metals: Selective Adsorption of Nickel(II) from Cobalt(II) at Acidic Condition and Elevated Temperature. ADSORPT SCI TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1155/2023/5334353] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Effective and sustainable separation processes for critical metals, especially for the physicochemically similar elements nickel and cobalt in battery recycling, are of great interest in the future. Selective adsorption represents a highly potential process for this purpose. In this publication, a silica adsorbent functionalized with an amino-polycarboxylate derivate (HSU331) was investigated regarding the selective adsorption of Ni(II) in the presence of Co(II) in acidic solution (pH range at equilibrium 1.8–2.3) at elevated temperature. Comparable maximum equilibrium loadings (
) for Ni(II) and Co(II) of 0.59 μmol(Ni(II)) · μmol(Ligand)-1 (18.3 mg(Ni(II)) · g(Adsorbent)-1), and 0.52 μmol(Co(II)) · μmol(Ligand)-1 (16.0 mg(Co(II)) · g(Adsorbent)-1), respectively, were achieved at T = 50°C in single-component experiments. Under competitive conditions, the Ni(II) loading remained constant at 0.60 μmol(Ni(II)) · μmol(Ligand)-1 (18.4 mg(Ni(II)) · g(Adsorbent)-1), while the Co(II) loading drastically decreased to 0.09 μmol(Co(II)) · μmol(Ligand)-1 (2.7 mg(Co(II)) · g(Adsorbent)-1) in an equimolar dual-component system. Calculated stability constants of 3 · 103 and 0.7 · 103 L · mol-1, respectively, for the formed metal ion complexes of Ni(II) and Co(II) onto the adsorbent HSU331, clarify the clear selectivity of the adsorbent towards Ni(II) in the presence of Co(II) even at elevated temperature (T = 50°C).
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Noudeng V, Quan NV, Xuan TD. A Future Perspective on Waste Management of Lithium-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles in Lao PDR: Current Status and Challenges. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:16169. [PMID: 36498242 PMCID: PMC9741469 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192316169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become a hot topic worldwide because they are not only the best alternative for energy storage systems but also have the potential for developing electric vehicles (EVs) that support greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and pollution prevention in the transport sector. However, the recent increase in EVs has brought about a rise in demand for LIBs, resulting in a substantial number of used LIBs. The end-of-life (EoL) of batteries is related to issues including, for example, direct disposal of toxic pollutants into the air, water, and soil, which threatens organisms in nature and human health. Currently, there is various research on spent LIB recycling and disposal, but there are no international or united standards for LIB waste management. Most countries have used a single or combination methodology of practices; for instance, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, direct recycling, full or partial combined recycling, and lastly, landfilling for unnecessary waste. However, EoL LIB recycling is not always easy for developing countries due to multiple limitations, which have been problems and challenges from the beginning and may reach into the future. Laos is one such country that might face those challenges and issues in the future due to the increasing trend of EVs. Therefore, this paper intends to provide a future perspective on EoL LIB management from EVs in Laos PDR, and to point out the best approaches for management mechanisms and sustainability without affecting the environment and human health. Significantly, this review compares the current EV LIB management between Laos, neighboring countries, and some developed countries, thereby suggesting appropriate solutions for the future sustainability of spent LIB management in the nation. The Laos government and domestic stakeholders should focus urgently on specific policies and regulations by including the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme in enforcement.
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- Vongdala Noudeng
- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8529, Japan
- Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Dongnasok-Nong Beuk Road, P.O. Box 7864, Vientiane XHXM+C8M, Laos
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- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8529, Japan
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- Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8529, Japan
- Center for the Planetary Health and Innovation Science (PHIS), The IDEC Institute, Hiroshima University, 1-5-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima 739-8529, Japan
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Ilyas S, Ranjan Srivastava R, Singh VK, Chi R, Kim H. Recovery of critical metals from spent Li-ion batteries: Sequential leaching, precipitation, and cobalt-nickel separation using Cyphos IL104. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 154:175-186. [PMID: 36244206 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2021] [Revised: 10/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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This study presents a novel recycling scheme for spent Li-ion batteries that involves the leaching of lithium in hot water followed by the dissolution of all transition metals in HCl solution and their separation using the ionic liquid Cyphos IL104. The parametric studies revealed that >84 % Li was dissolved while the cathode material was leached at 90 °C for 2 h. Approximately 98 % Li from the non-acidic solution was directly precipitated as Li2CO3 at a Li+:CO32- ratio of 1:1.5. The transition metals from the Li-depleted cathode mass were efficiently (>98 %) dissolved in 3.0 mol·L-1 HCl at 90 °C for a 3 h leaching process. Manganese from the chloride leach liquor was selectively precipitated by adding KMnO4 at a 1.25-fold higher quantity than the stoichiometric ratio, pH value 2.0, and temperature 80 °C. The remaining co-existing metals (Ni and Co) were separated from the chloride solution by contacting it with a phosphonium-based ionic liquid at an equilibrium pH value of 5.4 and an organic-to-aqueous phase ratio of 2/3. The loaded ionic liquid was quantitatively stripped in 2.0 mol·L-1 H2SO4 solution, which yielded high-purity CoSO4·xH2O crystals after evaporation of the stripped liquor. Subsequently, ∼99 % nickel was recovered as nickel carbonate [NiCO3·2Ni(OH)2] from the Co-depleted raffinate by the precipitation performed at Ni2+:CO32- ratio of 1:2.5, pH value of 10.8, and temperature of 50 °C. Finally, a process flow with mass and energy balances yielding a high recovery rate of all metals in the exhausted cathode powder of spent LiBs was proposed.
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- Sadia Ilyas
- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Advanced Chemistry, Institute of Research and Development, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Viet Nam
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- Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat 390002, India
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- Key Laboratory for Green Chemical Process of Ministry of Education, Wuhan Institute of Technology, Wuhan 430073, China
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- Department of Earth Resources & Environmental Engineering, Hanyang University, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea.
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Echavarri-Bravo V, Amari H, Hartley J, Maddalena G, Kirk C, Tuijtel MW, Browning ND, Horsfall LE. Selective bacterial separation of critical metals: towards a sustainable method for recycling lithium ion batteries. GREEN CHEMISTRY : AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL AND GREEN CHEMISTRY RESOURCE : GC 2022; 24:8512-8522. [PMID: 36353209 PMCID: PMC9621301 DOI: 10.1039/d2gc02450k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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The large scale recycling of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) is essential to satisfy global demands for the raw materials required to implement this technology as part of a clean energy strategy. However, despite what is rapidly becoming a critical need, an efficient and sustainable recycling process for LIBs has yet to be developed. Biological reactions occur with great selectivity under mild conditions, offering new avenues for the implementation of more environmentally sustainable processes. Here, we demonstrate a sequential process employing two bacterial species to recover Mn, Co and Ni, from vehicular LIBs through the biosynthesis of metallic nanoparticles, whilst Li remains within the leachate. Moreover the feasibility of Mn recovery from polymetallic solutions was demonstrated at semi-pilot scale in a 30 L bioreactor. Additionally, to provide insight into the biological process occurring, we investigated selectivity between Co and Ni using proteomics to identify the biological response and confirm the potential of a bio-based method to separate these two essential metals. Our approach determines the principles and first steps of a practical bio-separation and recovery system, underlining the relevance of harnessing biological specificity for recycling and up-cycling critical materials.
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- Virginia Echavarri-Bravo
- School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH9 3FF UK
- Faraday Institution (ReLiB project) Quad One Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Didcot UK
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- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3GQ UK
- Faraday Institution (ReLiB project) Quad One Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Didcot UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Leicester Leicester LE1 7RH UK
- Faraday Institution (ReLiB project) Quad One Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Didcot UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH9 3FF UK
- Faraday Institution (ReLiB project) Quad One Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Didcot UK
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- School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH9 3FJ UK
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH9 3FF UK
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- Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering, University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3GQ UK
- Faraday Institution (ReLiB project) Quad One Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Didcot UK
- Sivananthan Laboratories 590 Territorial Drive Bolingbrook IL 60440 USA
- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory P.O. Box 999 Richland WA 99352 USA
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- School of Biological Sciences, University of Edinburgh Edinburgh EH9 3FF UK
- Faraday Institution (ReLiB project) Quad One Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Didcot UK
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Salatino P, Chirone R, Clift R. Chemical Engineering and Industrial Ecology: Remanufacturing and Recycling as Process Systems. CAN J CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cjce.24625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Piero Salatino
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, dei Materiali e della Produzione Industriale, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, and Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie per l’Energia e la Mobilità Sostenibili, CNR Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Chimica, dei Materiali e della Produzione Industriale, Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II, and Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie per l’Energia e la Mobilità Sostenibili, CNR Italy
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- Centre for Environment and Sustainability, University of Surrey, UK, and Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering University of British Columbia Canada
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Field Study and Multimethod Analysis of an EV Battery System Disassembly. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15155324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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In the coming decades, the number of end-of-life (EoL) traction battery systems will increase sharply. The disassembly of the system to the battery module is necessary to recycle the battery modules or to be able to use them for further second-life applications. These different recovery paths are important pathways to archive a circular battery supply chain. So far, little knowledge about the disassembling of EoL batteries exists. Based on a disassembly experiment of a plug-in hybrid battery system, we present results regarding the battery set-up, including their fasteners, the necessary disassembly steps, and the sequence. Upon the experimental data, we assess the disassembly duration of the battery system under uncertainty with a fuzzy logic approach. The results indicate that a disassembling time of about 22 min is expected for the battery system in the field study if one worker conducts the process. An estimation for disassembling costs per battery system is performed for a plant in Germany. Depending on the plant capacity, the disassembling to battery module level is associated with costs between EUR 80 and 100 per battery system.
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Lithium-ion batteries have become a crucial part of the energy supply chain for transportation (in electric vehicles) and renewable energy storage systems. Recycling is considered one of the most effective ways for recovering the materials for spent LIB streams and circulating the material in the critical supply chain. However, few review articles have been published in the research domain of recycling and the circular economy, with most mainly focusing on either recycling methods or the challenges and opportunities in the circular economy for spent LIBs. This paper reviewed 93 articles (66 original research articles and 27 review articles) identified in the Web of Science core collection database. The study showed that publications in the area are increasing exponentially, with many focusing on recycling and recovery-related issues; policy and regulatory affairs received less attention than recycling. Most of the studies were experiments followed by evaluation and planning (as per the categorization made). Pre-treatment processes were widely discussed, which is a critical part of hydrometallurgy and direct physical recycling (DPR). DPR is a promising recycling technique that requires further attention. Some of the issues that require further consideration include a techno-economic assessment of the recycling process, safe reverse logistics, a global EV assessment revealing material recovery potential, and a lifecycle assessment of experiments processes (both in the hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical processes). Furthermore, the application of the circular business model and associated stakeholders’ engagement, clear and definitive policy guidelines, extended producer responsibility implications, and material tracking, and identification deserve further focus. This study presents several future research directions that would be useful for academics and policymakers taking necessary steps such as product design, integrated recycling techniques, intra-industry stakeholder cooperation, business model development, techno-economic analysis, and others towards achieving a circular economy in the LIB value chain.
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Tian X, Xie J, Xu M, Wang Y, Liu Y. An infinite life cycle assessment model to re-evaluate resource efficiency and environmental impacts of circular economy systems. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 145:72-82. [PMID: 35525000 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.04.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Challenges exist in life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate resource efficiency and environmental impacts of circular economy systems. Rules attributing recycling benefits/burdens are inconsistent, causing system boundary ambiguity. Besides, LCAs covering one or several life cycles fail to capture the complete resource path, which leads to unfair assessment results for the primary life cycle. This paper develops an infinite life cycle assessment model, which integrates LCA, substance flow analysis, and a state transition matrix into an infinite-life-cycle framework. On this basis, algorithms are formulated to quantify the resource efficiency and attribute environmental impacts following the principle of whole first, then allocation. Our model is demonstrated by a case study of lead-acid batteries. Results show that the resource efficiency of lead in the infinite life cycle assessment model is at least 118.75% higher than that of primary lead derived from the typical finite life cycle models. Measured by the index of environmental toxicity potential, environmental impacts are transferred from the primary product life cycle to recycled product life cycles, with the range fluctuating from 66.26% to 68.12%. Our model enables scholars to make more reasonable assessments for circular economy systems based on traditional LCA adjustment. From the infinite-life-cycle perspective, sustainable production policies should focus on increasing the recycling rate of waste products rather than limiting the exploitation of natural resources.
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- Xi Tian
- Research Center for Central China Economic and Social Development, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China; Jiangxi Ecological Civilization Research Institute, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China; School of Economics and Management, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China
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- School of Economics and Management, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China
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- School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041, United States; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125, United States
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- Fudan Tyndall Center, Department of Environmental Science & Engineering, Fudan University, Shanghai 200438, PR China; Institute of Eco-Chongming (IEC), No.3663 Northern Zhongshan Road, Shanghai 200062, PR China
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- Research Center for Central China Economic and Social Development, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China; School of Economics and Management, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, PR China.
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Lv Y, Luo W, Mo Y, Zhang G. Investigation on the thermo-electric-electrochemical characteristics of retired LFP batteries for echelon applications. RSC Adv 2022; 12:14127-14136. [PMID: 35558830 PMCID: PMC9092358 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra02278h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have been developed to alleviate environmental pollution and climate change, but they leave behind a large amount of retired lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Since the replacement of LIBs from EVs will lead to considerable waste generation, improving the echelon utilization of retired LIBs is becoming increasingly critical. In this paper, we studied the thermo-electric-electrochemical performance of retired LiFePO4 (LFP) batteries using traditional methods, and found that the remaining capacity of retired LFP batteries has a strong correlation with their internal resistance. This result helped us to propose a rapid and elementary classification method for the calibration of the remaining capacity, and to then formulate a test protocol seeking to balance the time spent and the test cost. Besides, the cut-off voltage and charge-discharge current density have a significant impact on the calibration of the remaining capacity, especially for retired LFP batteries with low residual capacity. In the cycle life test and temperature reliability evaluation process, the results demonstrate that the retired LFP batteries have a good service life when under a lower current of charge/discharge, and the capacity reductions were 2.3%, 11.2% and 4.8% for retired LFP batteries with 80% state of health (SOH), 70% SOH and 60% SOH, respectively, after 500 cycles. Finally, considering the temperature reliability, voltage consistency and large current cycling performance of retired LFP batteries, there are still many challenges in their future echelon utilization.
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- Youfu Lv
- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha 410114 China .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Distributed Energy Systems, Dongguan University of Technology Dongguan 523808 China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha 410114 China .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Distributed Energy Systems, Dongguan University of Technology Dongguan 523808 China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology Changsha 410114 China .,Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Distributed Energy Systems, Dongguan University of Technology Dongguan 523808 China
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- School of Energy and Materials, Guangdong University of Technology Guangzhou 510006 China
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Wu Y, Zhou K, Zhang X, Peng C, Jiang Y, Chen W. Aluminum separation by sulfuric acid leaching-solvent extraction from Al-bearing LiFePO 4/C powder for recycling of Fe/P. WASTE MANAGEMENT (NEW YORK, N.Y.) 2022; 144:303-312. [PMID: 35427902 DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2022.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Recovery of battery-grade FePO4 from Al-bearing spent LiFePO4 batteries (LFPs) is important for both prevention of environmental pollution and recycling of resources for LFPs industries. The premise for FePO4 recovery from spent LFPs is the separation of Al, because Al readily co-precipitates with FePO4 and lowers the electrochemical performance of the regenerated LiFePO4. In this work, an efficient approach involving sulfuric acid leaching followed by solvent extraction was developed to separate Al from spent LiFePO4/C powder. Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phosphoric acid (D2EHPA) in sulfonated kerosene was used as the extractant. The results showed that 96.4% of aluminum was extracted while the loss of iron was only 1.1% under the optimal conditions. The mass fraction of Al in the iron phosphate obtained from the extraction raffinate was only 0.007%, meeting the standard for preparing battery-grade FePO4. The extracted Al can be easily stripped by diluted H2SO4 solution and the extractants can be reused. Additionally, slope analysis method, FTIR spectroscopy, and ESI-MS analysis revealed that the extraction of Al in D2EHPA can be ascribed to the ion exchange between hydrogen ion of -PO(OH) and Al3+. This work may provide an economically feasible method for the recycling of valuable components from spent Al-bearing LiFePO4/C powder.
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- Yehuizi Wu
- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China
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- School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China.
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Assessing the GHG Emissions and Savings during the Recycling of NMC Lithium-Ion Batteries Used in Electric Vehicles in China. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10020342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Driven by the global campaign against the dual pressures of environmental pollution and resource exhaustion, the Chinese government has proposed the target of carbon neutrality. On account of this, the increasing number of waste lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) from electric vehicles (EVs) is causing emergent waste-management challenges and it is urgent that we implement an appropriate waste-LIB recycling program, which would bring significant environmental benefits. In order to comprehensively estimate the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from waste-LIB recycling, the GHG savings also need to be taken into account. Based on the requirements of a carbon-neutral target, this study adopted the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) method to established a mathematical model for measuring the GHG emissions and GHG savings of waste LIBs and a numerical experiment is presented to verify the model. The results were analyzed and are discussed as follows: (1) To achieve carbon neutrality, the resultant GHG emissions and GHG savings are equal, and the corresponding value is 706.45 kg CO2-eq/t. (2) The influence of the ratio of recovery from different collection centers on the net GHG emissions is relatively weak and the ratio of different processing strategies significantly affects the net GHG emissions. (3) There are three directions including recycling technologies, type of batteries, and environmental pollutants, that warrant investigation in the future research.
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Gonçalves R, Lanceros-Méndez S, Costa C. Electrode fabrication process and its influence in lithium-ion battery performance: State of the art and future trends. Electrochem commun 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2022.107210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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