A novel process for recycling and resynthesizing LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 from the cathode scraps intended for lithium-ion batteries

A novel process for recycling and resynthesizing LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 from the cathode scraps intended for lithium-ion batteries

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Article ID: iaor201527052
Volume: 34
Issue: 9
Start Page Number: 1715
End Page Number: 1724
Publication Date: Sep 2014
Journal: Waste Management
Authors: , , , ,
Keywords: management
Abstract:

To solve the recycling challenge for aqueous binder based lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs), a novel process for recycling and resynthesizing LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 from the cathode scraps generated during manufacturing process is proposed in this study. Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) is employed to separate the cathode material from the aluminum foil. The effects of TFA concentration, liquid/solid (L/S) ratio, reaction temperature and time on the separation efficiencies of the cathode material and aluminum foil are investigated systematically. The cathode material can be separated completely under the optimal experimental condition of 15vol.% TFA solution, L/S ratio of 8.0mLg 1, reacting at 40°C for 180min along with appropriate agitation. LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 is successfully resynthesized from the separated cathode material by solid state reaction method. Several kinds of characterizations are performed to verify the typical properties of the resynthesized LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 powder. Electrochemical tests show that the initial charge and discharge capacities of the resynthesized LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 are 201mAhg 1 and 155.4mAhg‐1 (2.8–4.5V, 0.1C), respectively. The discharge capacity remains at 129mAhg‐1 even after 30 cycles with a capacity retention ratio of 83.01%.

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