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Xiaolu Yu¹, Weikang Li², Varun Gupta¹

¹Program of Materials Science University of California, San Diego La Jolla CA 92093 USA.

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|December 19, 2022

Summary

Recycling lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is crucial for the electric vehicle (EV) industry due to resource shortages. This review addresses challenges and solutions for LIB recycling, promoting a circular economy.

Keywords:

challenges electric vehicles profits recycling spent Li‐ion batteries

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Environmental Science
Engineering

Background:

The rapid growth of the electric vehicle (EV) industry necessitates efficient lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling.
Increasing numbers of retired LIBs pose resource scarcity and waste management challenges.
Current global LIB recycling efforts face significant hurdles in logistics, regulation, and technological maturity.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the key challenges in lithium-ion battery recycling.
To explore potential solutions and strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
To discuss the economic, environmental, and policy aspects of LIB recycling for a circular economy.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of current research on LIB recycling.
Analysis of global government policies and their impact on recycling efforts.
Discussion of economic and environmental implications of various recycling and upcycling techniques.

Main Results:

Identified critical barriers in logistics, regulation, and technology readiness for LIB recycling.
Evaluated diverse recycling and upcycling methodologies.
Assessed the economic viability and environmental benefits of proposed solutions.

Conclusions:

Addressing challenges in LIB recycling is vital for sustainable EV industry expansion.
Implementing effective policies and advanced technologies can foster a circular economy for LIB materials.
Converting recycling challenges into opportunities is key for supporting LIB-dependent industries.