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Lithium-ion battery recycling: a perspective on key challenges and opportunities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This paper deals with a critical analysis and perspective of key challenges and opportunities in lithium-ion battery recycling. It examines technical limitations, economic constraints, and regulatory fragmentation, while also identifying opportunities through emerging technologies such as direct recycling, ultrasound-assisted leaching, and bioleaching. It also emphasizes the potential of second-life applications, eco-design integration, and policy innovation to advance a circular, sustainable, and resilient battery value chain.

Source: npj Materials Sustainability

DOI: 10.1038/s44296-025-00083-7

Authors: Jaime Chacana-Olivares, Begoña Peceño, Mario Grageda, Constanza Cruz, Luis Rojas

Institutions: Universidad Católica del Norte, Universidad de Antofagasta, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Language: English

Topic: Extraction and Separation Processes

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,190