Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have gained widespread recognition for their exceptional thermal stability, remarkable cycling performance, non-toxic attributes, and cost-effectiveness. However, the increased adoption of LFP batteries has led to a surge in spent LFP battery disposal.
In this paper the most recent advances in lithium iron phosphate batteries recycling are presented. After discharging operations and safe dismantling and pretreat-ments, the recovery of materials from the active materials is mainly performed via hydrometallurgical processes.
The recycling of retired power batteries, a core energy supply component of electric vehicles (EVs), is necessary for developing a sustainable EV industry. Here, we comprehensively review the current status and technical challenges of recycling lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries.
One of the most commonly used battery cathode types is lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4) but this is rarely recycled due to its comparatively low value compared with the cost of processing. It is, however, essential to ensure resource reuse, particularly given the projected size of the lithium-ion battery (LIB) market.
The lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery has been widely used in electric vehicles and energy storage for its good cyclicity, high level of safety, and low cost. The massive application of LFP battery generates a large number of spent batteries.
Why Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries May Be the Key to the LiFepo4 Cathode Material: From the Bulk to the Surface. Nanoscale. 2020, 12 (28), 15036–15044. DOI: 10.1039/ Research to Industrial Applications.