Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directions
Abstract Lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) are at the forefront of technological innovation in the current global energy‐transition paradigm, driving surging demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy‐storage solutions. Despite their widespread use and superior energy densities, the environmental...
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| description | Abstract Lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) are at the forefront of technological innovation in the current global energy‐transition paradigm, driving surging demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy‐storage solutions. Despite their widespread use and superior energy densities, the environmental footprint and resource scarcity associated with LIBs necessitate sustainable recycling strategies. This comprehensive review critically examines the existing landscape of battery recycling methodologies, including pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and direct recycling techniques, along with emerging approaches such as bioleaching and electrochemical separation. Our analysis not only underscores the environmental and efficiency challenges posed by conventional recycling methods but also highlights the promising potential of electrochemical techniques for enhancing selectivity, reducing energy consumption, and mitigating secondary waste production. By delving into recent advancements and juxtaposing various recycling methodologies, we pinpoint electrochemical recycling as a pivotal technology for efficiently recovering valuable metals, such as Li, Ni, Co, and Mn, from spent LIBs in an environmentally benign manner. Our discussion extends to the scalability, economic viability, and future directions of electrochemical recycling, and advocates for their integration into global battery‐recycling infrastructure to address the dual challenges of resource depletion and environmental sustainability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-cb0910467eea49aaa8f3f7ff5d0d3d9e2024-11-11T02:41:52ZengWileyEcoMat2567-31732024-11-01611n/an/a10.1002/eom2.12494Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directionsStefanie Arnold0Jean G. A. Ruthes1Choonsoo Kim2Volker Presser3INM—Leibniz Institute for New Materials Saarbrücken GermanyINM—Leibniz Institute for New Materials Saarbrücken GermanyDepartment of Environmental Engineering and Institute of Energy/Environment Convergence Technologies Kongju National University Cheonan Republic of KoreaINM—Leibniz Institute for New Materials Saarbrücken GermanyAbstract Lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) are at the forefront of technological innovation in the current global energy‐transition paradigm, driving surging demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy‐storage solutions. Despite their widespread use and superior energy densities, the environmental footprint and resource scarcity associated with LIBs necessitate sustainable recycling strategies. This comprehensive review critically examines the existing landscape of battery recycling methodologies, including pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, and direct recycling techniques, along with emerging approaches such as bioleaching and electrochemical separation. Our analysis not only underscores the environmental and efficiency challenges posed by conventional recycling methods but also highlights the promising potential of electrochemical techniques for enhancing selectivity, reducing energy consumption, and mitigating secondary waste production. By delving into recent advancements and juxtaposing various recycling methodologies, we pinpoint electrochemical recycling as a pivotal technology for efficiently recovering valuable metals, such as Li, Ni, Co, and Mn, from spent LIBs in an environmentally benign manner. Our discussion extends to the scalability, economic viability, and future directions of electrochemical recycling, and advocates for their integration into global battery‐recycling infrastructure to address the dual challenges of resource depletion and environmental sustainability.https://doi.org/10.1002/eom2.12494cobaltelectrochemical recoveryelemental selectivitylithiumlithium‐ion battery recyclingnickel |
| spellingShingle | Stefanie Arnold Jean G. A. Ruthes Choonsoo Kim Volker Presser Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directions EcoMat cobalt electrochemical recovery elemental selectivity lithium lithium‐ion battery recycling nickel |
| title | Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directions |
| title_full | Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directions |
| title_fullStr | Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directions |
| title_short | Electrochemical recycling of lithium‐ion batteries: Advancements and future directions |
| title_sort | electrochemical recycling of lithium ion batteries advancements and future directions |
| topic | cobalt electrochemical recovery elemental selectivity lithium lithium‐ion battery recycling nickel |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/eom2.12494 |
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