Recovery of LiCoO2 and graphite from spent lithium-ion batteries by cryogenic grinding and froth flotation

• Published in: Minerals engineering Vol. 148; p. 106223
• Main Authors: Liu, Jiangshan, Wang, Haifeng, Hu, Tingting, Bai, Xuejie, Wang, Shuai, Xie, Weining, Hao, Juan, He, Yaqun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.03.2020
• Subjects: Cryogenic grinding; Electrode materials; Froth flotation; Recovery; Spent lithium-ion battery; Spent lithium-ion battery; Electrode materials; Recovery; Cryogenic grinding; Froth flotation

[Display omitted] •Binder wrapped on electrode particles weakens their surface properties.•Cryogenic grinding can remove the organic binder efficiently.•Removing organic binder can expose new surface of electrode particles.•Removing organic binder can eliminate agglomeration of electrode particles.•...