This book presents a state-of-the-art review of recent advances in the recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries. The topics covered include: introduction to the structure of lithium-ion batteries; development of battery-powered electric vehicles; potential environmental impact of spent lithium-ion batteries; pretreatment of spent lithium-ion batteries for recycling processing; pyrometallurgical processing for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries; hydrometallurgical processing for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries; direct processing for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries; high value-added products from recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries; and effects of recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries on environmental burdens. The book provides an essential reference resource for professors, researchers, and policymakers in academia, industry, and government around the globe.

Reviews the latest advances in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries Provides an introduction to Li-ion battery science and technology and describes their application in electric vehicles Considers the chemical, processing and environmental aspects, and the products that can result from battery recycling

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Introduction to lithium-ion batteries.- Development of battery-powered consumer electronics and electric vehicles.- Harmfulness of spent lithium-ion batteries.- Pretreatment of spent lithium-ion batteries for recycling.- Pyrometallurgical methods for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries.- Hydrometallurgical methods for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries.- Bio-hydrometallurgical methods for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries.- Direct recovery of materials from spent lithium-ion batteries.- High value-added products from recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries.- Impacts of the recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries on resources conservation.- Impacts of the recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries on environmentalburdens.- Remaining challenges and future perspectives on the recovery of spentlithium-ion batteries.