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A Systematic Review of Battery Recycling Technologies: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects

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  • Luigi Toro

    (Eco Recycling s.r.l., Via Francesco Siacci 4, 00197 Roma, Italy)

  • Emanuela Moscardini

    (Eco Recycling s.r.l., Via Francesco Siacci 4, 00197 Roma, Italy)

  • Ludovica Baldassari

    (Eco Recycling s.r.l., Via Francesco Siacci 4, 00197 Roma, Italy)

  • Flavia Forte

    (Eco Recycling s.r.l., Via Francesco Siacci 4, 00197 Roma, Italy)

  • Ilario Falcone

    (Technosind s.r.l., Viale Palmiro Togliatti 1639, 00155 Roma, Italy)

  • Jacopo Coletta

    (Eco Recycling s.r.l., Via Francesco Siacci 4, 00197 Roma, Italy)

  • Lorenzo Toro

    (Eco Recycling s.r.l., Via Francesco Siacci 4, 00197 Roma, Italy)

Abstract

As the demand for batteries continues to surge in various industries, effective recycling of used batteries has become crucial to mitigate environmental hazards and promote a sustainable future. This review article provides an overview of current technologies available for battery recycling, highlighting their strengths and limitations. Additionally, it explores the current challenges faced by the industry and discusses potential future advancements. Through an in-depth analysis of the state-of-the-art recycling methods, this review aims to shed light on the progress made in battery recycling and the path ahead for sustainable and efficient battery waste management.

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  • Luigi Toro & Emanuela Moscardini & Ludovica Baldassari & Flavia Forte & Ilario Falcone & Jacopo Coletta & Lorenzo Toro, 2023. "A Systematic Review of Battery Recycling Technologies: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(18), pages 1-24, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:16:y:2023:i:18:p:6571-:d:1238371
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    1. Ian Kay & Siamak Farhad & Ajay Mahajan & Roja Esmaeeli & Sayed Reza Hashemi, 2022. "Robotic Disassembly of Electric Vehicles’ Battery Modules for Recycling," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(13), pages 1-14, July.
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