Unlocking the value of recycling scrap from Li-ion battery manufacturing: Challenges and outlook

Yu, Lu; Bai, Yaocai; Polzin, Bryant; Belharouak, Ilias

doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2023.233955

Title: Unlocking the value of recycling scrap from Li-ion battery manufacturing: Challenges and outlook

Journal Article · 19 December 2023 · Journal of Power Sources

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2023.233955 · OSTI ID:2281135

Yu, Lu ^[1]; Bai, Yaocai ^[1]; Polzin, Bryant ^[2];

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Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)

The growing global trend toward mobile electrification is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric vehicles, leading to an unprecedented surge in demand for lithium-ion batteries. As a result, the importance of battery recycling has become increasingly apparent. Battery recycling aims to recover valuable materials from both spent batteries and battery manufacturing scraps. By recycling these resources, the reliance on raw material extraction is reduced, which benefits resource conservation and minimizes the need for new mining operations. While significant attention has been given to the recycling of spent batteries, less emphasis has been placed on the recycling and recovery of battery scraps. However, it is important to recognize that many gigafactories are still taking steps to improve their manufacturing processes, and end-of-life batteries take approximately 10 years to become suitable for recycling, the manufacturing scraps will serve as the primary sources for recycling in this decade. This review delves into the progress in recycling technologies associated with battery manufacturing scraps, shedding light on the challenges, opportunities, and evolving perspectives surrounding battery manufacturing scrap recycling. In conclusion, we aim to contribute to the knowledge base of battery manufacturing scrap recycling and promote a more comprehensive understanding of the subject.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Office of Sustainable Transportation. Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 2281135

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 2246977

Journal Information:: Journal of Power Sources, Journal Name: Journal of Power Sources Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 593; ISSN 0378-7753

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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