Enhanced Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Ultrasound-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Leaching

This study investigates the ultrasound-assisted leaching of Li and Co from spent batteries using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of polyethylene glycol and thiourea. The synergistic effect of ultrasound and DESs was explored to enhance the efficiency of Li and Co recovery. The experimental re...

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Main Authors: Tlek Ketegenov, Kaster Kamunur, Lyazzat Mussapyrova, Aisulu Batkal, Rashid Nadirov
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/9/1052
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Kaster Kamunur
Lyazzat Mussapyrova
Aisulu Batkal
Rashid Nadirov
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description This study investigates the ultrasound-assisted leaching of Li and Co from spent batteries using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of polyethylene glycol and thiourea. The synergistic effect of ultrasound and DESs was explored to enhance the efficiency of Li and Co recovery. The experimental results demonstrated that ultrasound significantly accelerates the leaching process, achieving up to four times higher recovery rates compared to traditional methods. Optimal leaching conditions were identified at a solid-to-liquid ratio of 0.02 g/g, a temperature of 160 °C, and periodic ultrasound exposure. Under these conditions, the leaching efficiency reached 74% for Li and 71% for Co within 24 h. A kinetic analysis revealed that the ultrasound application shifts the rate-limiting step from a mixed control of mass transfer and chemical reactions to predominantly chemical reaction control, reducing the activation energy by approximately 27%.
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spelling doaj-art-2dbffeb8f55d44ae8577aecc981fb6da2025-08-20T01:55:41ZengMDPI AGMetals2075-47012024-09-01149105210.3390/met14091052Enhanced Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Ultrasound-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent LeachingTlek Ketegenov0Kaster Kamunur1Lyazzat Mussapyrova2Aisulu Batkal3Rashid Nadirov4Institute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbai Batyr Str., Almaty 050012, KazakhstanInstitute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbai Batyr Str., Almaty 050012, KazakhstanFaculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, KazakhstanInstitute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbai Batyr Str., Almaty 050012, KazakhstanInstitute of Combustion Problems, 172 Bogenbai Batyr Str., Almaty 050012, KazakhstanThis study investigates the ultrasound-assisted leaching of Li and Co from spent batteries using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of polyethylene glycol and thiourea. The synergistic effect of ultrasound and DESs was explored to enhance the efficiency of Li and Co recovery. The experimental results demonstrated that ultrasound significantly accelerates the leaching process, achieving up to four times higher recovery rates compared to traditional methods. Optimal leaching conditions were identified at a solid-to-liquid ratio of 0.02 g/g, a temperature of 160 °C, and periodic ultrasound exposure. Under these conditions, the leaching efficiency reached 74% for Li and 71% for Co within 24 h. A kinetic analysis revealed that the ultrasound application shifts the rate-limiting step from a mixed control of mass transfer and chemical reactions to predominantly chemical reaction control, reducing the activation energy by approximately 27%.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/9/1052lithium cobalt oxide (LCO)ultrasound-assisted leachingdeep eutectic solvent (DES)kinetic analysis
spellingShingle Tlek Ketegenov
Kaster Kamunur
Lyazzat Mussapyrova
Aisulu Batkal
Rashid Nadirov
Enhanced Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Ultrasound-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Leaching
Metals
lithium cobalt oxide (LCO)
ultrasound-assisted leaching
deep eutectic solvent (DES)
kinetic analysis
title Enhanced Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Ultrasound-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Leaching
title_full Enhanced Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Ultrasound-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Leaching
title_fullStr Enhanced Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Ultrasound-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Leaching
title_full_unstemmed Enhanced Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Ultrasound-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Leaching
title_short Enhanced Recovery of Lithium and Cobalt from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Ultrasound-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvent Leaching
title_sort enhanced recovery of lithium and cobalt from spent lithium ion batteries using ultrasound assisted deep eutectic solvent leaching
topic lithium cobalt oxide (LCO)
ultrasound-assisted leaching
deep eutectic solvent (DES)
kinetic analysis
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4701/14/9/1052
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