Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fathima Ali Kayakool, Binitha Gangaja, Shantikumar Nair, Dhamodaran Santhanagopalan
Summary: The recycling and regeneration of graphite from spent Li-ion batteries can be utilized for the fabrication of Li-ion based all-carbon dual-ion batteries, achieving promising electrochemical performance.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Seyedkamal Mousavinezhad, Saeede Kadivar, Ehsan Vahidi
Summary: The development of new generations of electric vehicles is expected to drive the growth of lithium-ion batteries in the global market. This study uses the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to evaluate the environmental impacts of various hydrometallurgical processes in lithium-ion battery recycling. The study aims to fill the knowledge gap and provide a comprehensive comparison of the environmental burdens caused by different processes. The results show that certain organic and inorganic acids have lower or higher environmental impacts in the leaching process, and solvent extraction has a greater environmental impact compared to leaching.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiawei Wu, Mengting Zheng, Tiefeng Liu, Yao Wang, Yujing Liu, Jianwei Nai, Liang Zhang, Shanqing Zhang, Xinyong Tao
Summary: This review summarizes the steps and strategies for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and discusses the impact of degradation mechanisms of electrode materials on the selection of regeneration strategies.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jimin Lee, Sanghyuk Park, Seongdeock Jeong, Jangho Park, Wooseok Kim, Gyeongbin Ko, Kwangho Park, Hong-In Kim, Kyungjung Kwon
Summary: Saline discharge is a crucial step to prevent explosion risks in spent Li-ion batteries. The impact of residual NaCl impurities from saline discharge on the structural and electrochemical properties of resynthesized cathode materials needs to be examined.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria-Magdalena Titirici
Summary: The past 20 years have seen a revolution in battery research, leading to the much-awaited Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2019 for the development of Li-ion batteries. New materials and chemistries have improved performance and energy density, making batteries more efficient and cheaper each year. However, most research focuses solely on performance, overlooking the sustainability of battery components and chemistry.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Yuqing Wang, Ning An, Lei Wen, Lei Wang, Xiaotong Jiang, Feng Hou, Yuxin Yin, Ji Liang
Summary: This review comprehensively summarizes the recycling technologies for LiNixCoyMnzO2 and LiFePO4-based LIBs, as well as exhausted anode materials, and discusses the challenges and possible strategies for industrial-scale application. The closed-loop strategy for cycling cathode materials is highlighted as an ideal approach for its economic benefit and environmental friendliness.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hayder Ali, Hassan A. Khan, Michael G. Pecht
Summary: The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and portable electronics has raised concerns about supply risks and environmental issues associated with battery disposal. Current recycling processes vary and have economic implications, while there is potential for reusing spent batteries for lower-end energy storage applications. Further research and development are needed to optimize the economic and environmental benefits of recycling lithium-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kae E. Fink, Bryant J. Polzin, John T. Vaughey, Joshua J. Major, Alison R. Dunlop, Stephen E. Trask, Gerald T. Jeka, Jeffrey S. Spangenberger, Matthew A. Keyser
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of metallic impurities on the practical performance of both anode and cathode materials in lithium-ion batteries through a synergistic combination of electrochemical and thermal analysis. It is found that metallic contaminants may disrupt performance through direct reaction with lithium and accelerate electrolyte degradation, as well as interfere with the formation of solid electrolyte interface at the cathode during formation cycling. Coupled electrochemical and thermal analysis is suggested as a method to identify contaminants and elucidate specific mechanisms of reactivity for metallic impurities under anodic and cathodic conditions.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Madhusoodhanan Lathika Divya, Yun-Sung Lee, Vanchiappan Aravindan
Summary: The intercalation of Li into graphite is crucial in energy storage mechanisms. Research on co-intercalation has shown potential for effective recycling of spent LIBs.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Yifeng Wang, Eider Goikolea, Idoia Ruiz de Larramendi, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez, Qi Zhang
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have gained increasing attention worldwide and the recycling of these batteries has become essential due to limited deposits of elements used in LIBs. This paper reviews various recycling approaches, presents the feasibility of these recycling technologies through material reuse performance, and discusses possible recycling strategies for emerging cathode chemistries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mincheol Beak, Sanghyuk Park, Sangjun Kim, Jangho Park, Seongdeock Jeong, Balamurugan Thirumalraj, Goojin Jeong, Taehyeon Kim, Kyungjung Kwon
Summary: The study shows that Na from the leachate of spent LIBs can be incorporated into the resynthesized cathode active materials, which is beneficial for improving battery performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guangdong Tian, Gang Yuan, Anatoly Aleksandrov, Tiezhu Zhang, Zhiwu Li, Amir M. Fathollahi-Fard, Mikhail Ivanov
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive review on the existing methods, key issues, and technical challenges in the field of recycling spent lithium-ion batteries (SLIBs). It systematically explains the pretreatment process, leaching process, chemical purification process, and industrial applications. Future research opportunities and managerial insights are discussed to introduce smart, intelligent, and sustainable recycling of SLIBs.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hassan Rouhi, Rodrigo Serna-Guerrero, Annukka Santasalo-Aarnio
Summary: The demand for Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) is expected to increase exponentially due to the electrification of society. Recycling LIBs is essential to ensure the availability of limited raw materials. An aqueous NaCl solution has been proposed as a suitable electrolyte for draining energy from end-of-life batteries before recycling. However, NaCl is highly corrosive, preventing the recovery of active materials in high purity. Therefore, alternative salt solutions that provide an efficient and non-corrosive discharge environment are being explored.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sangjun Kim, Sanghyuk Park, Minsang Jo, Mincheol Beak, Jangho Park, Goojin Jeong, Ji-Sang Yu, Kyungjung Kwon
Summary: The study synthesized cathode active materials with varying Al content and examined the effects on physicochemical, thermal, and electrochemical properties. Results showed that increased Al content in the materials led to irregular particle shape and distribution, reduced initial charge/discharge capacity and cyclability, but improved rate capability. Residual Al was found to adversely affect capacity and cyclability, suggesting that trace amounts of Al in the materials can be tolerated.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Nowsheen Sharmili, Rakesh Nagi, Pingfeng Wang
Summary: Due to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, the global demand for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) has been steadily increasing. This poses challenges in the supply chain of raw materials, as battery production cannot keep up with the rising demand. Different manufacturing processes are used at different stages of the battery life cycle, resulting in variations in economic and environmental performance. This review paper discusses the financial and environmental impact of current battery raw material composition and battery manufacturing processes. Additionally, the end-of-life management of LIBs faces various challenges such as economic constraints, technical difficulties, regulatory gaps, environmental impacts, and logistics issues. The review explores the end-of-life management of LIBs from raw material composition to recycling/remanufacturing, taking into account perspectives from industrial engineering, manufacturing, chemical engineering, material science, energy, and sustainability management. It also identifies research gaps in production, reverse supply chains, and logistics for LIBs and suggests future research directions.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Diego Armando Santos Alves, Amilton Barbosa Botelho Junior, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi Baltazar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the use of biomass from a polluted area for the adsorption of Zn and Cu in wastewater treatment. The results showed that the biomass demonstrated high efficiency in adsorbing the metallic ions, making it a technically feasible option for industrial wastewater treatment.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Miguel Antonio Soplin Pastor, Amilton Barbosa Botelho Junior, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi Baltazar
Summary: This study explores different approaches to remove organic matter in alumina production due to the decreased quality of bauxite resources. Advanced oxidative processes (AOPs) are considered as a potential solution, as they are commonly used in wastewater treatment and hydrometallurgy processes to degrade organic pollutants. The project focuses on ozonation of Bayer liquor for organic matter removal. The results show that under optimized conditions, a 19% removal of total organic carbon (TOC) can be achieved with a kinetic rate of 0.0157 h(-1) -21.9 mg/L O-3, 0.05 mol/L H2O2 at 80 degrees C. Furthermore, the study demonstrates the feasibility of applying AOP in an extremely alkaline condition.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Juliana Mendes de Oliveira, Iara Alves Anes, Jorge Luis Coleti, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, Marcelo Siqueira de Carvalho, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio
Summary: Niobium (Nb) and Tantalum (Ta) are used to enhance mechanical resistance and produce lighter alloys. Nb production reached 78,000 tons globally in 2020. Recycling of these metals from tin slag contributes to the circular economy. Industrial challenges exist in extracting Nb2O5 and Ta2O5 from primary sources or tin slag, but various dissolution processes have been implemented.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Robson Dias Wouters, Pamela Cristine Ladwig Muraro, Daniel Moro Druzian, Altevir Rossato Viana, Eduarda de Oliveira Pinto, Jamile Kisner Lacerda da Silva, Bruno Stefanello Vizzotto, Yolice Patricia Moreno Ruiz, Andre Galembeck, Giovani Pavoski, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, William Leonardo da Silva
Summary: The present study aimed to synthesize/characterize zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) for tartrazine yellow (TY) dye removal. ZnO-NPs were synthesized from Eucalyptus grandis extract. Various tests were conducted to characterize the ZnO-NPs. Results showed that ZnO-NPs had a rod-shaped structure and exhibited antimicrobial activity. The optimal conditions for TY photodegradation were determined, and ZnO-NPs demonstrated potential applications in wastewater treatment and nanomedicine.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dilshan Sandaruwan Premathilake, Amilton Barbosa Botelho Junior, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, Mentore Vaccari
Summary: In order to achieve global CO2 net zero, transport vehicles need to be adapted to an electrification system for electric vehicles. Furthermore, with the increasing consumption of electric devices and batteries, it is crucial to recycle spent batteries to achieve a circular economy. This review thoroughly examines recent literature on Lithium-ion Battery (LIB) recycling and proposes a decentralized line for pretreating different types of LIBs, identifying and discussing various treatment possibilities and segments to include in a common line.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
David da Silva Vasconcelos, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio, Amilton Barbosa Botelho Junior, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa
Summary: The exponential growth of electric and hybrid vehicles in the last five years has led to a potential waste problem with the end-of-life of their batteries. Li-ion batteries for vehicles are made from natural resources such as Li, Fe, Al, Cu, Co, Mn, and P. Among them, LiFePO4 cathode materials have demonstrated advantages in various aspects. The recycling of these batteries can be accomplished through pyrometallurgy or hydrometallurgy, with the latter being more advantageous due to its low energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Amilton Barbosa Botelho Junior, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa
Summary: The increasing demand for critical metals for net-zero technologies has led to the need for improved extraction and recycling processes. Membrane separation techniques have been evaluated for hydrometallurgical processes and have shown promising results. This study provides a literature review on the application of membrane techniques in industrial processes for obtaining critical metals, with a particular focus on lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elena Kalinin Toss, Gustavo Coelho Feijoo, Amilton Barbosa Botelho, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, Marcela dos Passos Galluzzi Baltazar, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio
Summary: The goal of this study was to investigate the adsorption of Cd(II) and Ni(II) ions using biomass from polluted sites. Results showed that biomass could be used to adsorb these ions and pretreatments enhanced the activation of functional groups in the biomass. Under the conditions of pH 7.0 and metal ion concentration of 1.0 g/L, the removal efficiency of Cd(II) reached 55% with autoclaved biomass, while activated carbon achieved only 13%. This highlights the importance of low-cost adsorbents and suggests the potential for industrial activities to utilize contaminated sites for wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lucas Fonseca Guimaraes, Amilton Barbosa Botelho Junior, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa
Summary: This study focuses on the dismantling and characterization of three cylindrical LIBs, identifying the presence of critical metals such as cobalt, lithium, and nickel in their composition. Various analytical techniques were used to determine the battery type, separator material, and metallic shell composition. An economic evaluation showed that NMC 811 battery type has the highest market potential.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amilton Barbosa Botelho, Natalia Olim Martins da Silva, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa
Summary: The main challenge in separating REEs through hydrometallurgical processes is their chemical similarities. The present study aimed to evaluate different extractants (neutral, anionic, and acid extractants) for separating La, Y, and Nd. The extraction efficiencies were evaluated, and the structure investigation was carried out in FT-IR, revealing the potential improvement in separation processes using organometallic complexation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lucio Rosso Neto, Carlos Henrique Borgert, Jose Roberto de Oliveira, Felipe Fardin Grillo, Gabriel Valerio Pereira Manfredi, Jorge Luis Coleti, Denise Crocce Romano Espinosa, Jorge Alberto Soares Tenorio, David Batista Gesuino, Tiago Elias Allievi Frizon, Eduardo Junca
Summary: This study investigates the potential of lime sludge as a fluxing material in pelletization and proposes an alternative route for waste utilization.
MATERIALS RESEARCH-IBERO-AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Elizabeth Alvarez-Chavez, Stephane Godbout, Mylene Genereux, Caroline Cote, Alain N. Rousseau, Sebastien Fournel
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of alternative filtering materials and bed aeration on the retention of nutrients and fecal bacteria in woodchip bedded stand-off pads for cows. The results showed that the alternative biofilters were more efficient in removing COD, SS, TN, and NO3-N, while conventional biofilters were more efficient for PO4-P removal. Aeration did not have a significant effect under the tested temperature conditions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Zhang, Zengyi Ma, Zhuoting Fang, Yuandong Qian, Zhiping Huang, Yilong Ye, Jianhua Yan
Summary: This study investigates the application of oxygen enrichment melting technology in the melting of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash. The results demonstrate that oxygen enrichment technology can reduce energy consumption and operating costs, as well as decrease pollution emissions.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Liangang Xiao, Mingkai Leng, Philip Greenwood, Rongqin Zhao, Zhixiang Xie, Zengtao You, Junguo Liu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of grazing exclusion on soil organic carbon (SOC) accumulation and vegetation recovery. It finds that grazing exclusion can increase the potential for SOC accumulation, and higher annual precipitation is positively correlated with SOC accumulation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Beatrice Cantoni, Jessica Ianes, Beatrice Bertolo, Selena Ziccardi, Francesco Maffini, Manuela Antonelli
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of ozonation and adsorption as in-series processes compared to standalone processes for the removal of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in drinking water. The combination of both processes proves to be more effective than adsorption and ozonation alone. Ozonation improves the adsorption performance of poorly-oxidizable CECs but worsens that of well-oxidizable compounds. This research highlights the importance of considering both processes in the removal of CECs in drinking water treatment plants.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dan Li, Bingjun Liu, Yang Lu, Jianyu Fu
Summary: A new Standardized compound Drought and Saltwater intrusion Index (SDSI) was developed to detect changes in the severity of CDSEs in six estuaries. The study found that saltwater intrusion plays a dominant role in influencing SDSI severity, and CDSEs vary in frequency, duration and severity among different estuaries.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yong-Qiang Li, Rui Sun, Chong-Miao Zhang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Rui-tao Chen, Jian Zhao, Hua-dong Gu, Huan-Cai Yin
Summary: In this study, an electron beam excitation multi-wavelength ultraviolet (EBE-MW-UV) system was established and found to have significantly higher microbial inactivation effects compared to single-wavelength UV-LEDs in water. Mechanism analysis revealed that EBE-MW-UV damaged microbial DNA and proteins, and generated additional reactive oxygen species, leading to microbial inactivation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaili Ma, Xinxin Han, Qiujuan Li, Yu Kong, Qiaoli Liu, Xu Yan, Yahong Luo, Xiaopin Li, Huiyang Wen, Zhiguo Cao
Summary: This study reveals that the use of a tryptophan-degrading microbial consortium (TDC) can enhance the hydrolysis efficiency of waste activated sludge (WAS), increasing the yield and quality of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and improving the solubilization and release of organic substances from WAS.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Xiong, Rui Li
Summary: Incorporating Ecosystem Service Value (ESV) into land use planning can provide informed land management decisions. This study evaluates the ESV of Guizhou Province in China's karst region. The results show an increase in total ESV over the past two decades due to ecological restoration projects.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Geetha Jenifel
Summary: This article discusses the importance of water and the pollution of freshwater resources, and introduces the use of machine learning models and blockchain technology to predict and protect water quality.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Stanslaus Terengia Materu, Taotao Chen, Chang Liu, Daocai Chi, Meng Jun
Summary: The study showed that H2SO4-modified biochar can reduce P leaching, increase soil available P, and enhance plant P uptake in alternate wetting and drying irrigation systems. Biochar additions B20A and IAWDB20A-M were effective in improving yield, reducing P leaching, and increasing APB.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Amir Nouri, Ali Akbar Zinatizadeh, Sirus Zinadini, Mark Van Loosdrecht
Summary: This study focuses on the development of an air-lift bio-electrochemical reactor (ALBER) with a continuous feeding regime to enhance nitrogen removal from synthetic wastewater. The effect of temperature, hydraulic retention time (HRT), N -NH+4 /TN ratio, and current density on the reactor performance was investigated, and the ALBER achieved a maximum TN removal of 73%. The results suggest that the ALBER has potential for treating industrial wastewater at low temperatures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peifang Wang, Guoxiang You, Yang Gao, Juan Chen, Xun Wang, Chao Wang
Summary: This study investigated the ecological processes of microbial communities and N- and P-transformation processes in multistage agricultural drainage ditches. The results showed that the microbial communities were co-shaped by agricultural practices and ditch size, which further governed the N and P removal performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaofeng Niu, Huan Wang, Tao Wang, Peiyu Zhang, Huan Zhang, Hongxia Wang, Xianghong Kong, Songguang Xie, Jun Xu
Summary: Microorganisms play a critical role in maintaining ecosystem balance, and environmental stressors can affect the assembly processes of microbial communities. The study found that different stressors have opposite effects on microbial community assembly in water and sediment, and warming has different influences compared to herbicides and nutrients.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuqing Tan, Qiming Cheng, Fengwei Lyu, Fei Liu, Linhao Liu, Yihong Su, Shaochun Yuan, Wenyu Xiao, Zhen Liu, Yao Chen
Summary: The exacerbation of global warming, extreme weather events, and rapid urbanization have led to increased flooding in urban areas. China has adopted sponge city as an efficient means of preventing and controlling urban floods. Using a SWMM-FVCOM model, the hydrological reduction and control effect of sponge city construction (SPCC) within a university campus were evaluated. The study found that implementing SPCC effectively mitigates surface runoff and reduces the severity of urban flooding. However, the efficacy of runoff control decreases with longer rainfall return periods.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhonghan Chen, Qiuyan Li, Shibo Yan, Juan Xu, Qiaoyun Lin, Zhuangming Zhao, Ziying He
Summary: Tidal rivers are important biochemical reaction channels, receiving carbon from wastewater and agricultural drains, affecting CO2 emissions. Through modeling and data analysis, researchers explored carbon distribution, emissions, and greenhouse effects, emphasizing the potential of river management to change global CO2 emissions under climate change.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)