Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Regeneration and Recycling: Techniques and Efficiency

Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Regeneration and Recycling: Techniques and Efficiency

This study investigates advanced strategies for r regenerating and recycling lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO<sub>4</sub>, LFP) materials from spent lithium-ion batteries. Recovery techniques are categorized into direct regeneration, which restores positive electrode materials with high el...

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Main Authors: Alexandra Kosenko, Antonina Bolotova, Konstantin Pushnitsa, Pavel Novikov, Anatoliy A. Popovich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Batteries
Subjects:
lithium iron phosphate
direct regeneration
recovery
resynthesis
recycling
spent lithium-ion battery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/11/4/136
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Summary:This study investigates advanced strategies for r regenerating and recycling lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO<sub>4</sub>, LFP) materials from spent lithium-ion batteries. Recovery techniques are categorized into direct regeneration, which restores positive electrode materials with high electrochemical performance, and recycling, which produces intermediate compounds such as lithium carbonate and iron phosphate. Additionally, resynthesis methods are explored to convert recovered precursors into high-quality LFP materials, ensuring their reuse in battery production. Innovative approaches, including carbothermic reduction, doping, and hydrothermal resynthesis, are highlighted for their ability to enhance material properties, improve energy efficiency, and maintain the olivine structure of LFP. Key advancements include the use of eco-friendly reagents, automation, and optimization strategies to reduce environmental impacts and costs. Regenerated and resynthesized positive electrodes demonstrated performance metrics comparable to or exceeding commercial LFP, showcasing their potential for widespread application. This work underscores the importance of closed-loop recycling systems and identifies pathways for scaling, improving economic feasibility, and minimizing the ecological footprint of the lithium-ion battery lifecycle.
ISSN:2313-0105

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