1. Direct Sonochemical Leaching of Li, Co, Ni, and Mn from Mixed Li-Ion Batteries with Organic Acids.
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Willner, Joanna, Fornalczyk, Agnieszka, Gajda, Bernadeta, Figlus, Tomasz, Swieboda, Adam, Wegrzyński, Dawid, Mlonka, Aleksander, Perenc, Bartosz, and Kander, Michał
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ELECTRONIC equipment ,SULFURIC acid ,ORGANIC acids ,HYDROGEN peroxide ,LITHIUM-ion batteries ,OXALIC acid ,CITRIC acid - Abstract
Metals such as nickel, cobalt, lithium, and manganese are widely used in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in electronic devices and electric vehicles. It is forecast that there will be a strong increase in the number of electronic devices and electric vehicles in the coming years. (1) Background: In this paper, the application of ultrasound waves on improving Li, Co, Mn, and Ni leaching efficiency from mixed active cathode materials from different types of LIBs is presented. (2) Methods: Environmentally friendly, low-concentrated (0.75 M) organic acids (oxalic acid, citric acid) and, additionally, sulfuric acid, were used in sonochemical and chemical leaching (stirring process) at a temperature of 60 °C. (3) Results: The results showed significantly higher leaching efficiency of metals with ultrasound-assisted treatment, especially when using organic acids. An average of 50% better leaching results were obtained for Li in oxalic acid (99.6%) and for Co (93.1%) in citric acid during sonochemical leaching. (4) Conclusions: Based on the theory of hydrogen peroxide formation during ultrasound wave transition in solutions, the role of H
2 O2 as one of the most effective reductants used to enhance cobalt, manganese, and nickel leaching from LIBs is indicated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2024
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