Dynamic Analysis of Incentive Policy Impacts on Recycling of Retired Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles(EVs),as a low-carbon means of transportation,have promptly become popular worldwide in the past decade.Since the lifespan of batteries is limited,massive of Electric Vehicle Batteries(EVBs)are being retired,resulting in a rapid increase in the demand for the recycling of retired EVBs in recent years.However,due to high recycling costs and immature recycling technologies,EV manufacturers are facing significant challenges in recycling retired EVBs.China,as the country with the largest number of EV users in the world,is exploring effective incentive policies for the recycling of retired EVBs.In this context,we developed a system dynamics model to analyze the impact of incentive polices such as,recycling subsidies,technological progress,and carbon trading on the retired EVBs recycling.Results show that:1)recycling subsidies can improve the recycling ratios quickly in the short term,and dynamic subsidies are more efficient than static subsidies;2)the policy of technological advancement can reduce the recovery and cascade utilization cost,thus having a positive impact on battery recycling,but the policy effect has a time-delay;3)the carbon trading policy is unable to promote efficient recycling due to the current low carbon prices;4)dynamic subsidy and technological advancement policies complement each other,therefore,the combination of these two policies is the best way to promote the recycling of retired EVBs and reduce carbon emissions.It is hoped that this study will contribute to the ongoing debate on policies for the industrialization of retired EVBs recycling.

Cycle life prediction and match detection in retired electric vehicle batteries

The lifespan models of commercial 18650-type lithium ion batteries （nominal capacity of 1150 mA-h） were presented. The lifespan was extrapolated based on this model. The results indicate that the relationship of capacity retention and cycle number can be expressed by Gaussian function. The selecting function and optimal precision were verified through actual match detection and a range of alternating current impedance testing. The cycle life model with high precision （〉99%） is beneficial to shortening the orediction time and cutting the prediction cost.

Regeneration and reuse of anode graphite from spent lithium-ion batteries with low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

Regenerating spent graphite(SG)from retired lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)can effectively avoid resource waste.However,the technology is challenged by the impurity content and energy consumption.In this study,micro-expanded graphite(MEG)was synthesized by one-step oxidation method using waste LIBs anode graphite as material and perchloric acid as intercalation and oxidant agent.Then,its performance as a LIBs anode material were investigated as well as the greenhouse gas(GHG)emissions of the whole process were calculated.Perchloric acid was successfully embedded in the SG during the reaction,which effectively removed the impurities in the graphite.Defects introduced during intercalation and delamination,such as nanopores and intercrystalline cracks.Both provide additional space for Li ions during charging and discharging,thereby promoting capacity enhancement.The prepared MEG expresses a rate capability as high as 340.32 m Ah/g at a current density of 0.1 C and still retains 81.73%of the capacity after 100 cycles at a current density of 1 C.Additionally,the GHG emissions of the synthesis process of this article and other literatures are compared.The results demonstrated that perchloric acid treatment process provides a low-carbon,time-and energy-saving approach for regenerated SG as battery grade material.

从废旧电池中直接提取锂实现锂的高效回收

The flourishing expansion of the lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) market has led to a surge in the demand for lithium resources. Developing efficient recycling technologies for imminent large-scale retired LIBs can significantly facilitate the sustainable utilization of lithium resources. Here, we successfully extract active lithium from spent LIBs through a simple, efficient, and low-energy-consumption chemical leaching process at room temperature, using a solution comprised of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and ether solvents. The mechanism of lithium extraction is elucidated by clarifying the relationship between the redox potential and extraction efficiency. More importantly, the reclaimed active lithium is directly employed to fabricate LiFePO_(4) cathode with performance comparable to commercial materials. When implemented in 56 Ah prismatic cells, the cells deliver stable cycling properties with a capacity retention of ~90% after 1200 cycles. Compared with the other strategies, this technical approach shows superior economic benefits and practical promise. It is anticipated that this method may redefine the recycling paradigm for retired LIBs and drive the sustainable development of industries.