Substantial environmental and economic benefits can be achieved by recycling used lithium-ion batteries. Hydrometallurgy is often employed to recover waste LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(z)O_(2) cathode materials. As Ni, Co and Mn...Substantial environmental and economic benefits can be achieved by recycling used lithium-ion batteries. Hydrometallurgy is often employed to recover waste LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(z)O_(2) cathode materials. As Ni, Co and Mn are transition metals, they exhibit similar properties;therefore, separating them is difficult. Thus, most researchers have focused on leaching processes, while minimal attention has been devoted to the separation of valuable metals from waste LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(z)O_(2) cathode materials. Herein, we propose an environment-friendly, gentle process involving the usage of pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy to gradually leach valuable metals and effectively separate them. Interestingly, Li is recovered through a reduction roasting and water leaching process using natural graphite powder, Ni and Co are recovered through ammonia leaching and extraction processes and Mn is recovered through acid leaching and evaporation–crystallization processes. Results show that ~87% Li, 97.01% Co, 97.08% Ni and 99% Mn can be leached using water, ammonia and acid leaching processes. The result obtained using the response surface methodology shows that the concentration of (NH4)2SO3 is a notable factor affecting the leaching of transition metals. Under optimal conditions, ~97.01% Co, 97.08% Ni and 0.64% Mn can be leached out. The decomposition of LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(z)O_(2) is a two-step process. This study provides valuable insights to develop an environment-friendly, gentle leaching process for efficiently recycling valuable metals, which is vital for the lithium-ion battery recycling industry.展开更多
In this study,glucose and NH4F were utilized as sources of carbon and fluorine,respectively,for the synthesis of LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_(4)(LMFP)nanoscales.These nanoscales were subsequently modified with varying levels...In this study,glucose and NH4F were utilized as sources of carbon and fluorine,respectively,for the synthesis of LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_(4)(LMFP)nanoscales.These nanoscales were subsequently modified with varying levels of fluorine-doped carbon through co-precipitation and mechanical ball milling processes.The LMFP,incorporating carbon and varying levels of fluoride ions,exhibit higher specific discharge capacities at 0.2 Cand electrochemical characteristics compared to the original LMFP coated solely with carbon.The inclusion of fluorine-doped carbon in the composite material creates numerous pathways for expeditious electron transfer.Moreover,the partial formation of metal fluoride at the interface between the surface of LMFP and the layer of carbon coating doped with fluorine enhances the reduction in the charge-transfer resistance.The modified ferromanganese phosphate cathode material reveals an outstanding discharge capacity displaying a reversible discharge specific capacity value of 131.73 mA h g^(−1)at 10C and 154.6 mA h g^(−1)at 0.2C,due to its unique structure.展开更多
基金supported by supported by Yunnan Major Scientific and Technological Projects(China)(No.202202AG050003).
文摘Substantial environmental and economic benefits can be achieved by recycling used lithium-ion batteries. Hydrometallurgy is often employed to recover waste LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(z)O_(2) cathode materials. As Ni, Co and Mn are transition metals, they exhibit similar properties;therefore, separating them is difficult. Thus, most researchers have focused on leaching processes, while minimal attention has been devoted to the separation of valuable metals from waste LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(z)O_(2) cathode materials. Herein, we propose an environment-friendly, gentle process involving the usage of pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy to gradually leach valuable metals and effectively separate them. Interestingly, Li is recovered through a reduction roasting and water leaching process using natural graphite powder, Ni and Co are recovered through ammonia leaching and extraction processes and Mn is recovered through acid leaching and evaporation–crystallization processes. Results show that ~87% Li, 97.01% Co, 97.08% Ni and 99% Mn can be leached using water, ammonia and acid leaching processes. The result obtained using the response surface methodology shows that the concentration of (NH4)2SO3 is a notable factor affecting the leaching of transition metals. Under optimal conditions, ~97.01% Co, 97.08% Ni and 0.64% Mn can be leached out. The decomposition of LiNi_(x)Co_(y)Mn_(z)O_(2) is a two-step process. This study provides valuable insights to develop an environment-friendly, gentle leaching process for efficiently recycling valuable metals, which is vital for the lithium-ion battery recycling industry.
基金Major Science and Technology Projects of Yunnan Province(grant No.202202AG050003).
文摘In this study,glucose and NH4F were utilized as sources of carbon and fluorine,respectively,for the synthesis of LiMn_(0.6)Fe_(0.4)PO_(4)(LMFP)nanoscales.These nanoscales were subsequently modified with varying levels of fluorine-doped carbon through co-precipitation and mechanical ball milling processes.The LMFP,incorporating carbon and varying levels of fluoride ions,exhibit higher specific discharge capacities at 0.2 Cand electrochemical characteristics compared to the original LMFP coated solely with carbon.The inclusion of fluorine-doped carbon in the composite material creates numerous pathways for expeditious electron transfer.Moreover,the partial formation of metal fluoride at the interface between the surface of LMFP and the layer of carbon coating doped with fluorine enhances the reduction in the charge-transfer resistance.The modified ferromanganese phosphate cathode material reveals an outstanding discharge capacity displaying a reversible discharge specific capacity value of 131.73 mA h g^(−1)at 10C and 154.6 mA h g^(−1)at 0.2C,due to its unique structure.
