Owner of data set Tiangong LCI Data Working Group |
Technical purpose The hydrometallurgical recovery process detailed in this data set is employed for the recycling of used lithium batteries. During the process, the batteries are disassembled and go through dry pyrolysis, crushing, and mechanical sorting, followed by acid leaching, and the removal of copper, iron, and aluminum. The subsequent rough and fine extraction stages, along with alkali aging, result in the production of a ternary precursor. This precursor is commonly used in the manufacture of new lithium batteries, serving as a valuable resource in the battery supply chain. |