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Can spent lithium-ion batteries be recycled?

Here, we systematically outline the recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) from a sustainable perspective. We present in detail the state-of-the-art recycling mechanisms and industrial technologies related to spent LIBs and discuss recently developed representative emerging green recycling technologies.

Are China's EV batteries ready for reuse & recycling?

China is faced with an enormous wave of batteries ready for reuse and recycling stemming from the world’s largest EV uptake starting around six years ago. In the last six months, the Chinese government has issued a series of new directives to ensure the battery reuse and recycling industries can effectively expand to scale. * * *

What technologies are used to recycle batteries?

When the batteries are subjected to the EOL stage, pretreatment and three recycling technologies are considered, including hydrometallurgical, direct, and pyrometallurgical recycling. Pink and teal icons illustrate the economic and environmental functions of each stage.

How to recycle Li-ion battery active materials?

Typical direct, pyrometallurgical, and hydrometallurgical recycling methods for recovery of Li-ion battery active materials. From top to bottom, these techniques are used by OnTo, (15) Umicore, (20) and Recupyl (21) in their recycling processes (some steps have been omitted for brevity).

Should rechargeable batteries be recycled?

The rechargeable battery technology, as one of the attractive energy storage technologies integrating renewable resources, is experiencing unprecedented rapid development. However, the mass production of batteries consumes a lot of resources. Therefore, battery recycling must be considered while developing battery systems.

Can lithium iron phosphate batteries be recycled?

Hydrometallurgical, pyrometallurgical, and direct recycling considering battery residual values are evaluated at the end-of-life stage. For the optimized pathway, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries improve profits by 58% and reduce emissions by 18% compared to hydrometallurgical recycling without reuse.