Hi all,
I am starting a project that involves the electrochemical refining, also called elecrrowining, of metals obtained from the recycling process of spent lithoum ion batteries. I am responsible for the LCA and economic evaluation, I would like to ask if anyone has information of references for the following items:
- What are the expected main environmental imapcts?
- Are there studies in the area?
- What data should I consider?
If you have any other information or reference not considered on the list please send it to me.
Regards,
António Martins
Electrochemical refining (electrowinning) of recycled lithium-ion battery metals mainly impacts the environment through energy use, chemical consumption, and waste generation, requiring careful management of emissions and residues. Key LCA data include energy input, chemical use, emissions, waste, and metal recovery efficiency, with several studies available on hydrometallurgical recycling processes.
Abdelhak Maghchiche,
Thanks for yout answwer. In a follow up question, do you konw of some article, report, or other publications with LCAs studies specifically targeting Electrochemical refining (electrowinning)?
Regards,
António Martins