Owner of data set Tiangong LCI Data Working Group |
Technical purpose This hydrometallurgical process (Process D) utilizes a combination of strong inorganic acids and reducing agents to leach waste electrode materials from lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Although the process is economical, it lacks selectivity in the leaching of metals from the electrodes, leading to challenging separation stages and lower purity of final products. The data set characterizes this process for its use in recycling and resource recovery industries, specifically applied to the recycling of LIB electrode materials. As such, Process D may serve as a feasible, though non-optimal, solution for businesses or facilities interested in cost-effective but less efficient resource recovery options. |