Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review

With the rising demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), it is crucial to develop recycling methods that minimize environmental impacts and ensure resource sustainability. The focus of this short review is on the electrochemical techniques used in LIB recycling, particularly electrochemical leaching...

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Published in:Batteries
Main Authors: Lu Yu, Yaocai Bai, Ilias Belharouak
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/337
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description With the rising demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), it is crucial to develop recycling methods that minimize environmental impacts and ensure resource sustainability. The focus of this short review is on the electrochemical techniques used in LIB recycling, particularly electrochemical leaching and electrodeposition. Our summary covers the latest research, highlighting the principles, progress, and challenges tied to these methods. By examining the current state of electrochemical recovery, this review intends to provide guidance for future advancements and enhance LIB recycling efficiency.
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spelling doaj-art-7f76efcd19cd47ce9ec1121900bf80a72025-08-20T02:11:14ZengMDPI AGBatteries2313-01052024-09-01101033710.3390/batteries10100337Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-ReviewLu Yu0Yaocai Bai1Ilias Belharouak2Electrification and Energy Infrastructures Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USAElectrification and Energy Infrastructures Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USAElectrification and Energy Infrastructures Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37830, USAWith the rising demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), it is crucial to develop recycling methods that minimize environmental impacts and ensure resource sustainability. The focus of this short review is on the electrochemical techniques used in LIB recycling, particularly electrochemical leaching and electrodeposition. Our summary covers the latest research, highlighting the principles, progress, and challenges tied to these methods. By examining the current state of electrochemical recovery, this review intends to provide guidance for future advancements and enhance LIB recycling efficiency.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/337lithium-ion batterybattery recyclingelectrochemical recoveryelectrochemical leachingelectrodeposition
spellingShingle Lu Yu
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Ilias Belharouak
Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review
lithium-ion battery
battery recycling
electrochemical recovery
electrochemical leaching
electrodeposition
title Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review
title_full Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review
title_fullStr Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review
title_full_unstemmed Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review
title_short Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review
title_sort recycling of lithium ion batteries via electrochemical recovery a mini review
topic lithium-ion battery
battery recycling
electrochemical recovery
electrochemical leaching
electrodeposition
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