The flourishing expansion of the lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) market has led to a surge in the demand for lithium resources. Developing efficient recycling technologies for imminent large-scale retired LIBs can signifi...The flourishing expansion of the lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) market has led to a surge in the demand for lithium resources. Developing efficient recycling technologies for imminent large-scale retired LIBs can significantly facilitate the sustainable utilization of lithium resources. Here, we successfully extract active lithium from spent LIBs through a simple, efficient, and low-energy-consumption chemical leaching process at room temperature, using a solution comprised of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and ether solvents. The mechanism of lithium extraction is elucidated by clarifying the relationship between the redox potential and extraction efficiency. More importantly, the reclaimed active lithium is directly employed to fabricate LiFePO_(4) cathode with performance comparable to commercial materials. When implemented in 56 Ah prismatic cells, the cells deliver stable cycling properties with a capacity retention of ~90% after 1200 cycles. Compared with the other strategies, this technical approach shows superior economic benefits and practical promise. It is anticipated that this method may redefine the recycling paradigm for retired LIBs and drive the sustainable development of industries.展开更多
Niobium pentoxide;Ion and electron transport;Mass loading;Areal capacity;Lithium-ion batteryNiobium pentoxide(Nb2 O5) has attracted great attention as an anode for lithium-ion battery, which is attributed to the high-...Niobium pentoxide;Ion and electron transport;Mass loading;Areal capacity;Lithium-ion batteryNiobium pentoxide(Nb2 O5) has attracted great attention as an anode for lithium-ion battery, which is attributed to the high-rate and good stability performances. In this work, TT-, T-, M-, and H-Nb2 O5 microspheres were synthesized by a facile one-step thermal oxidation method. Ion and electron transport properties of Nb2 O5 with different phases were investigated by both electrochemical analyses and density functional theoretical calculations. Without nanostructuring and carbon modification, the tetragonal Nb2 O5(M-Nb2 O5) displays preferable rate capability(121 m Ah g^-1 at 5 A g^-1), enhanced reversible capacity(163 m Ah g^-1 at 0.2 A g^-1) and better cycling stability(82.3% capacity retention after 1000 cycles)when compared with TT-, T-, and H-Nb2 O5. Electrochemical analyses further reveal the diffusioncontrolled Li+intercalation kinetics and in-situ X-ray diffraction analysis indicates superior structural stability upon Li+intercalation/deintercalation. Benefiting from the intrinsic fast ion/electron transport, a high areal capacity of 2.24 m Ah cm^-2 is obtained even at an ultrahigh mass loading of 22.51 mg cm^-2.This work can promote the development of Nb2 O5 materials for high areal capacity and stable lithium storage towards practical applications.展开更多
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2022YFB2404800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U1966214 and 22008082)。
文摘The flourishing expansion of the lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) market has led to a surge in the demand for lithium resources. Developing efficient recycling technologies for imminent large-scale retired LIBs can significantly facilitate the sustainable utilization of lithium resources. Here, we successfully extract active lithium from spent LIBs through a simple, efficient, and low-energy-consumption chemical leaching process at room temperature, using a solution comprised of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and ether solvents. The mechanism of lithium extraction is elucidated by clarifying the relationship between the redox potential and extraction efficiency. More importantly, the reclaimed active lithium is directly employed to fabricate LiFePO_(4) cathode with performance comparable to commercial materials. When implemented in 56 Ah prismatic cells, the cells deliver stable cycling properties with a capacity retention of ~90% after 1200 cycles. Compared with the other strategies, this technical approach shows superior economic benefits and practical promise. It is anticipated that this method may redefine the recycling paradigm for retired LIBs and drive the sustainable development of industries.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21805219,51521001)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFA0202603)+1 种基金the Program of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(B17034)the Yellow Crane Talent(Science&Technology)Program of Wuhan City.
文摘Niobium pentoxide;Ion and electron transport;Mass loading;Areal capacity;Lithium-ion batteryNiobium pentoxide(Nb2 O5) has attracted great attention as an anode for lithium-ion battery, which is attributed to the high-rate and good stability performances. In this work, TT-, T-, M-, and H-Nb2 O5 microspheres were synthesized by a facile one-step thermal oxidation method. Ion and electron transport properties of Nb2 O5 with different phases were investigated by both electrochemical analyses and density functional theoretical calculations. Without nanostructuring and carbon modification, the tetragonal Nb2 O5(M-Nb2 O5) displays preferable rate capability(121 m Ah g^-1 at 5 A g^-1), enhanced reversible capacity(163 m Ah g^-1 at 0.2 A g^-1) and better cycling stability(82.3% capacity retention after 1000 cycles)when compared with TT-, T-, and H-Nb2 O5. Electrochemical analyses further reveal the diffusioncontrolled Li+intercalation kinetics and in-situ X-ray diffraction analysis indicates superior structural stability upon Li+intercalation/deintercalation. Benefiting from the intrinsic fast ion/electron transport, a high areal capacity of 2.24 m Ah cm^-2 is obtained even at an ultrahigh mass loading of 22.51 mg cm^-2.This work can promote the development of Nb2 O5 materials for high areal capacity and stable lithium storage towards practical applications.
