Lithium metal recycling from spent lithium-ion batteries by cathode overcharging process

摘要

The burgeoning growth of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)has caused great concern for the uninterrupted supply of lithium.Although spent LIBs are a richer source of lithium than the natural resources from ore,salt lake brine,or seawater,traditional methodology for recycling of lithium in spent LIBs suffers from costly energy consumption and the generation of unfriendly environmental pollutants.