Lithium Extraction from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) Using Mechanochemical Process: A Comprehensive Review

Yuik Eom; Richard Diaz Alorro; Jonah Gamutan; Aleksandar N. Nikoloski

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Lithium Extraction from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) Using Mechanochemical Process: A Comprehensive Review

31 October 2023. pp. 3-17

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Abstract

The rapidly rising demand for lithium has made the recycling of spent lithium-ion battery highly attractive. However, the conventional process has faced environmental problems due to gas and wastewater generation, high-energy consumption, and the use of strong acids/alkalis for an extended period of time. An innovative recycling technology exploiting the mechanochemical process is proposed to overcome the drawbacks of the conventional process and improve the metal recovery from spent batteries. In general, the unique mechanism by mechanochemical reaction enables metal extraction with non-hazardous materials and minimal use of solvents at ambient temperature. This emerging technique can be combined with hydrometallurgical processes and offers potential for reagent regeneration. This article reviews different recycling technologies for spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials, particularly the mechanochemical process, to achieve circular economy in spent battery recycling and enhance lithium recovery.

Keywords

mechanochemical process

lithium

lithium-ion batteries

recycling

circular economy

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Publisher :The Korean Institute of Resources Recycling
Publisher(Ko) :한국자원리싸이클링학회
Journal Title :Resources Recycling
Journal Title(Ko) :자원리싸이클링
Volume : 32
No :5
Pages :3-17
Received Date : 2023-10-11
Revised Date : 2023-10-11
Accepted Date : 2023-10-23
An Erratum to this article was published on 31 December 2023.

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DOI :https://doi.org/10.7844/kirr.2023.32.5.3

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