Recycling of lithium-ion batteries: a brief review of processes, advancements, and prospects

Authors

  • Yago Henrique Barbosa Moreira Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, UFES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7457-6113
  • Diunay Zuliani Mantegazini Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, UFES, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0606-5991
  • George Ricardo Santana Andrade Programa de Pós-Graduação em Energia, Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo (CEUNES), Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1772-9477
  • Marcelo Silveira Bacelos Programa de Pós-Graduação em Energia, Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo (CEUNES), Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES) https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0838-6839

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v10i1.42817

Keywords:

Biometallurgy, Waste Management, Hydrometallurgy, Thermal induction, Pyrometallurgy

Abstract

This work presents a brief review of conventional (pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy) and alternative recycling processes of LIBs (direct recycling, bio-metallurgy, electric field, and thermal induction), which are responsible for recovering valuable materials such as Li, Ni, Co, Mn, Cu, Al and graphite. Bibliographic and documental research was used to state comparisons between different technologies. Research findings reveal that alternative recycling is more efficient and sustainable when compared to conventional methods. However, the commercial use of conventional processes persists due to their established technologies and large-scale production infrastructure. Therefore, overcoming technological bottlenecks associated with alternative recycling will support the lithium battery (LIB) production chain, meeting the growing demand in the electric vehicle market. Technological challenges need to foster the development of innovative and sustainable recycling technologies for lithium batteries in line with solid waste management policies.

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Author Biographies

Yago Henrique Barbosa Moreira, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, UFES, Brasil

Graduado em Engenharia Química pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES -2023. Tem experiência em melhoria contínua de processos químicos empregados na indústria de papel e celulose. Elaborou uma pesquisa bibliográfica e documental sobre processo inovadores e sustentáveis de reciclagem de baterias de íon-lítio. Atualmente está como Trainee no SEBRAE na área de inovação e mercado.

Diunay Zuliani Mantegazini, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, UFES, Brasil

Doutor em Engenharia Mecânica pela Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP (2023). Mestre em Energia pela Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES (2020). Especializado em Docênica para a Educação Profissional e Tecnológica pelo Instituto Federal de Raraima - IFRR (2022). Especializado em Aperfeiçoamento em Formação Docente para Educação a Distância pelo Instituto Federal do Espírito Santo - IFES (2021). Graduado em Engenharia Mecânica pela Faculdade Norte Capixaba de São Mateus - MULTIVIX (2014). Realizou Estágio Supervisionado em Docência na Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES (2019) e na Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP (2021). Professor vinculado a Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES e responsável pela Bancada Didática de Perfuração. Área de atuação: Exploração de Óleo/Gás.

George Ricardo Santana Andrade, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Energia, Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo (CEUNES), Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

Possui graduação em Química, mestrado e doutorado em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Realizou um período de Doutorado-Sanduíche entre 2013-2014 no Colloid Chemistry Group - Universidade de Vigo (Espanha) - com bolsa PDSE/CAPES. Entre 2016 e 2019, integrou o Grupo de Química Biológica e Materiais do DCEM/UFS, atuando como pesquisador com bolsa PNPD/CAPES. Atuou como professor auxiliar (substituto) no Departamento de Química (DQI/UFS), professor pesquisador na Universidade Aberta do Brasil (UAB/UFS) e professor voluntário no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais (P2CEM) na Universidade Federal de Sergipe. Atualmente é professor adjunto C do Departamento de Ciências Naturais (DCN-UFES) e professor permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Energia (PPGEN-UFES) da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, CEUNES, Campus São Mateus. Tem experiência na área de Química, com ênfase em Química Inorgânica dos Materiais, atuando principalmente nos seguintes temas: Química Supramolecular e Nanotecnologia.

Marcelo Silveira Bacelos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Energia, Centro Universitário Norte do Espírito Santo (CEUNES), Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES)

Graduado em Engenharia Química pela Fundação Universidade Federal do Rio Grande - FURG- 1999. Mestre em Engenharia Química pela Universidade Federal de São Carlos-UFSCar em 2002. Doutor em Engenharia Química pela UFSCar em 2006. Professor da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo - UFES desde 2008; Coordenador do Programa de Pós-graduação em Energia (PPGEN) 2013-2015. Membro Titular da Câmara de Assessoramento da FAPES(2010-2014). Pós-doutorado no Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, USA -2016. Membro permanente do PPGEN, Mestrado em ENERGIA, Linha de pesquisa eficiência energética. Tem experiências em Operações Industriais e Equipamentos para Engenharia Química. Atua principalmente na análise de escoamento multifásico aplicado a reatores de leito de jorro e fluidizado. Bolsista Produtividade em Pesquisa - Pesquisador Capixaba- BPC 08/2023_atual (Texto informado pelo autor)

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Moreira, Y. H. B., Mantegazini, D. Z., Andrade, G. R. S., & Bacelos, M. S. (2024). Recycling of lithium-ion batteries: a brief review of processes, advancements, and prospects. Brazilian Journal of Production Engineering, 10(1), 36–52. https://doi.org/10.47456/bjpe.v10i1.42817

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