Highly efficient dissolution of the cathode materials of spent Ni–Co–Mn lithium batteries using deep eutectic solvents
Yi Luo, Chengzhe Yin, Leming Ou, Chenyang Zhang
Abstract
We have discovered a deep eutectic solvent (consisting of betaine hydrochloride and ethylene glycol) capable of rapid and efficient leaching of spent Ni–Co–Mn lithium batteries.
Topics & Concepts
Eutectic systemDissolutionLithium (medication)CathodeMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryChemical engineeringMetallurgyChemistryAlloyOrganic chemistryPhysical chemistryMedicineEngineeringEndocrinologyExtraction and Separation ProcessesAdvancements in Battery MaterialsAdvanced Battery Technologies Research