Distributions of lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride battery elements in copper converting

• Published in: Journal of cleaner production Vol. 168; pp. 399 - 409
• Main Authors: Tirronen, T., Sukhomlinov, D., O'Brien, H., Taskinen, P., Lundström, M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2017
• Subjects: batteries; Cobalt; copper; Distribution coefficient; EPMA; guidelines; hydrides; LA-ICP-MS; lithium; magnetite; manganese; nickel; Rare earth element; rare earth elements; raw materials; risk; slags; solubility; temperature; Thermodynamics; wastes; Thermodynamics; LA-ICP-MS; Distribution coefficient; Rare earth element; Cobalt; EPMA

Waste batteries, such as rechargeable Lithium-ion and Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries, are important secondary raw materials. They contain considerable amounts of valuable metals, like Ni, Co, Cu, Mn, rare earth elements (REE) and Li. Recovery of these metals from waste streams is vital to decrease t...