Progress and prospect on the recycling of spent lithium‐ion batteries: Ending is beginning. Issue 3 (21st November 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yang, Jia‐Lin; Zhao, Xin‐Xin; Ma, Ming‐Yang; Liu, Yan; Zhang, Jing‐Ping; Wu, Xing‐Long
• Is Part Of: Carbon neutralization. Volume 1:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 247
• Page End: 266
• Publication Date: 2022-11-21
• Subjects: pretreatment methods -- progress -- recycle -- reuse -- spent lithium‐ion batteries; Carbon sequestration; Carbon dioxide mitigation; Carbon dioxide -- Environmental aspects; Clean energy; Periodicals; 363.73874
• DOI: 10.1002/cnl2.31
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2769-3325

Abstract

Abstract: The new energy vehicle market has grown rapidly due to the promotion of electric vehicles. Considering the average effective lives and calendar lives of power batteries, the world is gradually ushering in the retirement peak of spent lithium‐ion batteries (SLIBs). Without proper disposal, such a large number of SLIBs can be grievous waste of resources and serious pollution for the environment. This review provides a systematic overview of current solutions for SLIBs recycling, ranging from battery failure assessment, disassembly, and component separation to derived material recovery and reuse. In this review, several pretreatment methods for SLIBs are introduced. Subsequently, novel recovery and reuse processes are discussed to develop sustainable and efficient recycling processes. Finally, different scientific approaches are investigated, aiming at promoting the transformation of the SLIBs recycling industry to a circular economy. Based on this review, it is possible to improve existing processes or develop sustainable environmentally friendly and efficient alternative processes for recycling end‐of‐life batteries. Abstract : This review sheds light on current challenges and prospects for future directions by summarizing current mainstream approaches and emerging ideas in the recycling of spent lithium‐ion batteries. The pattern of battery recycling and reuse will drive a paradigm shift in waste lithium battery processing technology, and ultimately achieve carbon neutralization goals such as an efficient circular economy and a green environment.