Recycling Technologies for Cathode Materials from Spent Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries: An Overview
Zhiwei Wang, Xin Chen, Lili Xing, Yurong Zhang, Mengjie Liu, Chengwei Zou, Wentianyu Zhang, Saifei Pan, Haojie Li, Xuetao Wang
TL;DR
This paper reviews recycling methods for spent lithium iron phosphate batteries to support sustainable energy storage and reduce environmental impact.
Contribution
The paper systematically categorizes and compares LFP battery recycling technologies, highlighting emerging green approaches.
Findings
Spent LFP batteries require urgent recycling due to their increasing numbers and environmental impact.
Three major recycling routes are analyzed: metallurgical, direct regeneration, and green technologies.
Emerging green technologies offer potential for efficient and eco-friendly recycling solutions.
Abstract
With the accelerated deployment of new energy vehicles and the global pursuit of carbon neutrality and carbon peaking goals, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have become a dominant technology in the energy storage market. The rapid expansion in their production and application has led to a surge in the number of spent LFP batteries, raising urgent concerns regarding resource recovery and environmental sustainability. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recycling technologies for spent LFP batteries, which are categorized into three major routes: (i) conventional metallurgical recycling, including pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes; (ii) direct regeneration strategies, such as electrochemical and solid-state approaches; and (iii) emerging green technologies, which leverage external fields or novel eco-friendly solvents to enhance recovery efficiency.…
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Taxonomy
TopicsExtraction and Separation Processes · Recycling and Waste Management Techniques · Advancements in Battery Materials