One-step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium-ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical application

Abstract The recycling of anode graphite plays a crucial role in the overall recycling process of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this study an environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling method was proposed. The spent graphite (SG) from LIBs was used to prepare graphene nanoplates...

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Main Authors: Lujie Dai, Bang Li, Jia Li, Zhenming Xu
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Language:English
Published: Springer 2025-04-01
Series:Carbon Neutrality
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43979-025-00126-x
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description Abstract The recycling of anode graphite plays a crucial role in the overall recycling process of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this study an environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling method was proposed. The spent graphite (SG) from LIBs was used to prepare graphene nanoplates (GNP) materials through a mechanochemical process without any additives. To figure out the mechanochemical mechanism within, we set the control group with pure graphite (PG). Characterization of SG and PG produced materials using XRD, Raman, XPS, IR, and BET analyses revealed the presence of oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface of SG-based GNP materials, along with a high specific surface area of 275.4 m2/g and pore volume of 0.568 cm3/g. Through an in-depth investigation of the electrochemical capacity of the GNP materials fabricated by SG, the specific capacitance per unit area of the graphite material is 10.10μF/cm2, revealing the intricate pore structure of GNP materials primarily contributes to the electrochemical capacity.
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spelling doaj-art-52c34a04318b48e4bc41ff0f19a33b5d2025-08-20T02:12:07ZengSpringerCarbon Neutrality2788-86142731-39482025-04-014111310.1007/s43979-025-00126-xOne-step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium-ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical applicationLujie Dai0Bang Li1Jia Li2Zhenming Xu3China-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversitySchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityChina-UK Low Carbon College, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversitySchool of Environmental Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityAbstract The recycling of anode graphite plays a crucial role in the overall recycling process of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). In this study an environmentally friendly and cost-effective recycling method was proposed. The spent graphite (SG) from LIBs was used to prepare graphene nanoplates (GNP) materials through a mechanochemical process without any additives. To figure out the mechanochemical mechanism within, we set the control group with pure graphite (PG). Characterization of SG and PG produced materials using XRD, Raman, XPS, IR, and BET analyses revealed the presence of oxygen-containing functional groups on the surface of SG-based GNP materials, along with a high specific surface area of 275.4 m2/g and pore volume of 0.568 cm3/g. Through an in-depth investigation of the electrochemical capacity of the GNP materials fabricated by SG, the specific capacitance per unit area of the graphite material is 10.10μF/cm2, revealing the intricate pore structure of GNP materials primarily contributes to the electrochemical capacity.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43979-025-00126-xSpent graphiteOne-step preparationMechanochemistryGraphene nanoplatesElectrochemistry
spellingShingle Lujie Dai
Bang Li
Jia Li
Zhenming Xu
One-step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium-ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical application
Carbon Neutrality
Spent graphite
One-step preparation
Mechanochemistry
Graphene nanoplates
Electrochemistry
title One-step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium-ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical application
title_full One-step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium-ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical application
title_fullStr One-step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium-ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical application
title_full_unstemmed One-step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium-ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical application
title_short One-step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium-ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical application
title_sort one step mechanochemical method in preparing graphene materials from spent lithium ion battery anode graphite for electrochemical application
topic Spent graphite
One-step preparation
Mechanochemistry
Graphene nanoplates
Electrochemistry
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s43979-025-00126-x
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