Recycling Co and Li from spent lithium-ion batteries with the
In this work, we report a short and efficient carbothermic reduction process for the rapidly extraction of Li and Co from spent LiCoO 2 batteries. The pyrolysis gases of the PV
Pyrometallurgical recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries from
The synergistic pyrolysis has been increasingly used for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and organic wastes (hydrogen and carbon sources), which are in-situ
Structure and principle of operation of a lithium ion battery. 11
The conventional structure of LIBs mainly consists of a cathode, electrolyte, separator, anode, gasket, gas release valve, and sealing plate (Figure 2). 11 The cath- ode is the positive electrode
Recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries
The working temperature of pyrolysis gas reduction should be set after 400 °C to provide sufficient pyrolysis gas to reduce LiTMO X (TM = Ni, Co, Mn). The pyrolysis gas at 400 °C was passed into a gas chromatograph to analyze the composition of the pyrolysis gas products. The results of the gas chromatogram are shown in Fig. 2 b.
Probing pyrolysis conversion of separator from spent lithium-ion
The fundamental principles of kinetic models for solids are outlined here, Techno-economic analysis of lithium-ion battery price reduction considering carbon footprint based on life cycle assessment. J. Clean. Pyrolysis of waste tires: a modeling and parameter estimation study using Aspen Plus. Waste Manag., 60
Advancements in cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries: an
The lithium-ion battery (LIB), a key technological development for greenhouse gas mitigation and fossil fuel displacement, enables renewable energy in the future. LIBs possess superior energy density, high discharge power and a long service lifetime. These features have also made it possible to create portable electronic technology and ubiquitous use of
(PDF) Recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium
Recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries through biomass pyrolysis gas-induced reduction July 2023 Journal of Hazardous Materials 459(10):132150
Waste Lithium Ion Battery Vacuum Pyrolysis Device
The present invention relates to a vacuum pyrolysis apparatus for waste lithium-ion batteries. The vacuum pyrolysis apparatus for waste lithium-ion batteries comprises: a basket; a vacuum chamber; a chain and a chain motor; a vacuum pump; a heater; a vertical transfer pipe; a receiver tank; a discharge pipe; and a vacuum release and filling means.
Research on thermal runaway and gas generation characteristics
Overview of the thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries with application in electric vehicles: working principles, early warning, and future outlooks. Effects of charging rates on heat and gas generation in lithium-ion battery thermal runaway triggered by high temperature coupled with overcharge. J. Power Sources, 600 (2024), Article 234237.
Recycling Co and Li from spent lithium-ion batteries with the pyrolysis
In this work, we report a short and efficient carbothermic reduction process for the rapidly extraction of Li and Co from spent LiCoO 2 batteries. The pyrolysis gases of the PV panels were used to reduce LiCoO 2 to water-soluble Li 2 CO 3 and water-insoluble CoO/Co, with the aim to separate Li and Co that can be recovered separately. More importantly, the roasting
Sustainable and efficient recycling strategies for spent lithium iron
The results indicated that under optimal nitrification conditions—specifically, a temperature of 70 ℃, a reaction time of 5 h, and an acid-to-battery waste ratio of 30 mmol/g—coupled with roasting conditions of 250 ℃ for 1 h, the subsequent leaching process could achieve a lithium extraction rate exceeding 93 %, which showed that the process is also highly feasibility [69].
Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
A new method for the sustainable utilization of waste lithium-ion battery separators was developed, involving the hydrochloric acid washing to partially remove the Al 2 O 3 coating, followed by catalytic pyrolysis to produce aromatic hydrocarbons with HZSM-5. The separators composed of polyethylene as base film were selected as the feedstock.
Pyrometallurgical Routes for the Recycling of Spent Lithium-Ion
The use of carbon is able to reduce LMOs and thereby destroy the oxygen framework. As a result, Li 2 O is liberated from the oxygen framework and then combines with
(PDF) Development of a Two-Stage Pyrolysis Process
Through thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), the pyrolysis characteristics of the battery''s internal materials are discussed, and 150 °C and 450 °C were determined as the pyrolysis temperatures
Spent lithium-ion battery materials recycling for catalytic pyrolysis
Waste cathode (BC) from spent lithium-ion battery (LIB) was preliminarily studied for the catalytic pyrolysis of chitin biomass using thermogravimetric and pyrolysis-gas chromatography/mass
(PDF) Recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium
We propose a win-win strategy for pyrolysis gas reduction by lignocellulosic biomass, ensuring gas-induced reduction by spatial isolation of biomass and lithium transition metal oxides...
Spent lithium-ion battery materials recycling for catalytic pyrolysis
Biomass pyrolysis is an endothermic process occurring at relatively high temperatures (i.e. 700–900 °C) for producing syngas, tar and char (Kan et al., 2016).Meanwhile, the chemical pathways of biomass gasification are complex with a variety of reactions mainly including biomass pyrolysis, partial oxidation, gas and tar reforming reactions (Alauddin et al.,
Separation of valuable materials from spent lithium-ion battery
Recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries has attracted worldwide attention to ensure sustainability of electric vehicle industry. Pretreatment as an essential step for recycling of spent LIBs is critical to ensure the recovery efficiency and quality of black mass which is used for further materials regeneration. Usually, high temperature pyrolysis, at around 600 °C is required during the
Enhancing Sustainability in Lithium-Ion Battery Direct Recycling:
In recent years, the exponential growth of the electric vehicle market, 1 driven primarily by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), has raised substantial concerns about the upcoming surge in end-of-life LIBs projected over the next 5–10 years. With global LIBs production now surpassing an impressive 1,400 GWh annually, 2 the urgency of securing lithium-ion battery-related
Technology and principle on preferentially selective lithium
The rapid development of the new energy generation will lead to a large number of spent lithium batteries in the near future, and China''s recycled spent battery capacity is expected to reach 137.4 GWh by 2025 [5]. By 2030, the forecast number of EVs on the road will reach 253 million under the EV30@30 Scenario, as illustrated in Fig. 3 (d).
Synergetic pyrolysis of lithium-ion battery cathodes with
Traditional pyrometallurgy, which has been widely adopted in many countries, always transforms the waste battery strips into metal alloys at high temperatures 3,8–10. However, the high energy consumption hinders economic interests, and the inevitable loss of lithium during pyrolysis process remains a technical hurdle as well.
Spent lithium-ion battery materials recycling for catalytic pyrolysis
Catalytic pyrolysis (in-situ) and catalytic upgrading (ex-situ) are considered as the most promising methods for upgrading the biomass pyrolysis vapor (Shen and Fu, 2018, Shen et al., 2015b, Shen et al., 2015c).Catalytic pyrolysis has attracted much attention since it can increase both the carbon conversion and the reaction rate (Lu et al., 2020).
Research progress on comprehensive utilization of
With the rapid development of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) industry, the inevitable generation of fluorine-containing solid waste (FCSW) during LIB production and recycling processes has drawn significant attention
Synergetic pyrolysis of lithium-ion battery cathodes with
Spent LiNixCoyMnzO2 (x + y + z = 1) and polyethylene terephthalate are major solid wastes due to the growing Li-ion battery market and widespread plastic usage. Here we propose a
Valuable metals recovery from spent ternary lithium-ion battery:
To prevent battery short-circuiting from residual electri-city, waste batteries need to be discharged to less than 2 V. Common methods include sodium chloride solution, metal powder, and low-temperature discharge [39]. The sodium chloride solution method is widely used because of its sim-plicity of operation. After waste batteries are fully dis-
Promoted production of aromatic hydrocarbons in biomass
The carbon-reduced waste lithium battery cathode materials performed well at 5 wt% carbon loading, and the content of active components Fe 2 O 3 (SLFPC-5) and NiO (SNCMC-5) used for the reduction of large molecular oxygenates in biomass pyrolysis gas was increased by water leaching treatment. SLFPC-5 demonstrated superior bond-cutting
Balancing the Components of Biomass and the Reactivity of Pyrolysis Gas
of Pyrolysis Gas. The pyrolysis process of cellulose was divided into three stages: dehydration, rapid pyrolysis, and carbonization (Figure 2a). Among these stages, due to the close combination
6 FAQs about [Principle of lithium battery pyrolysis waste gas generation]
Can pyrolysis of lithium-ion battery cathode materials with PET plastic recover transition metals?
Zhe Meng and co-authors demonstrate the feasibility of synergetic pyrolysis of lithium-ion battery cathode materials with PET plastic for recovering Li and transition metals. They demonstrate a high recovery ratio and energy efficiency.
What is the pyrolysis gas reduction efficiency of spent LiCoO2 batteries?
In the spent LiCoO2 batteries, the lithium recovery efficiency reaches 99.99% and purity reaches 98.3% at 500 °C. In addition, biomass pyrolysis gas reduction is also applicable to treat spent LiMn2O4 and LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 batteries. Thermodynamic analysis verifies that CO dominates the gas reduction recovery process.
How do pyrometallurgical processes recycle spent lithium ion batteries?
The pyrometallurgical routes to recycle spent LIBs consist of two major approaches: (1) regeneration of electrode materials by lithiation or crystal repairs through a heat-treatment process, and (2) convert spent batteries into Fe-, Co-, Ni-, and Mn-based liquid alloys at a temperature higher than 1000 °C .
Can pine sawdust pyrolysis recover lithium-ion batteries?
Mater. 424, 127586 (2022). Zhou, F. et al. Vacuum pyrolysis of pine sawdust to recover spent lithium-ion batteries: the synergistic effect of carbothermic reduction and pyrolysis gas reduction. ACS Sustain. Chem. Eng. 10, 1287–1297 (2022). Lan Tiseo.
Is pyrolysis recycling of battery materials economically feasible?
However, high reaction temperatures are still required for achieving high recovery ratio of metal elements. To achieve economic feasibility, it is highly desirable to develop energy saving process for pyrolysis recycling of battery materials.
Are lithium-ion batteries a waste?
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is increasingly utilized for electric transportation and energy storage systems. Consequently, large numbers of spent LIBs will be produced. The ever-increasing spent LIBs without proper management can cause environmental pollution and resources waste.