Characterization of electrode materials from spent batteries in the process of recovering valuable metals

Medić, Dragana; Nujkić, Maja; Tasić, Žaklina; Nedelkovski, Vladan; Đorđievski, Stefan; Alagić, Slađana; Milić, Snežana

doi:10.5937/IMPRC25429M

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2025

Medić, Dragana
Nujkić, Maja
Tasić, Žaklina
Nedelkovski, Vladan
Đorđievski, Stefan
Alagić, Slađana
Milić, Snežana

University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor

Proceedings - XVI International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, IMPRC, 28 – 30 May 2025, Belgrade, Serbia

429

434

English

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The chemical and phase analysis of electrode materials from spent batteries is essential for identifying recyclable components and optimizing metal recovery processes. In this study, the electrode material from a spent cell of an unknown manufacturer was analyzed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). XRD results revealed that the anode material consists of three crystalline phases: NiO, LaCoO3, and CeO₂, while the cathode material contains Ni(OH)₂ and Ni. ICP-MS analysis confirmed the presence of lanthanides in the anode material. Given that lanthanide deposits are concentrated in only a few countries, their recovery from spent batteries presents an opportunity for nations without natural reserves to secure their supply through recycling. This study highlights the potential for sustainable resource management by recovering metals from electronic waste.

Recycling, Spent batteries, Characterization, Lanthanide

DOI

10.5937/IMPRC25429M

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978-86-6305-158-4

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https://repozitorijum.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/handle/...

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dc.rights.license	CC-BY-NC-ND
dc.date.accessioned	2025-08-20T08:16:14Z
dc.date.available	2025-08-20T08:16:14Z
dc.date.issued	2025
dc.identifier.isbn	978-86-6305-158-4
dc.identifier.doi	10.5937/IMPRC25429M
dc.identifier.uri	https://repozitorijum.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/5989
dc.description.abstract	The chemical and phase analysis of electrode materials from spent batteries is essential for identifying recyclable components and optimizing metal recovery processes. In this study, the electrode material from a spent cell of an unknown manufacturer was analyzed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). XRD results revealed that the anode material consists of three crystalline phases: NiO, LaCoO3, and CeO₂, while the cathode material contains Ni(OH)₂ and Ni. ICP-MS analysis confirmed the presence of lanthanides in the anode material. Given that lanthanide deposits are concentrated in only a few countries, their recovery from spent batteries presents an opportunity for nations without natural reserves to secure their supply through recycling. This study highlights the potential for sustainable resource management by recovering metals from electronic waste.
dc.language.iso	en
dc.publisher	University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor
dc.source	Proceedings - XVI International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, IMPRC, 28 – 30 May 2025, Belgrade, Serbia
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subject	Recycling
dc.subject	Spent batteries
dc.subject	Characterization
dc.subject	Lanthanide
dc.title	Characterization of electrode materials from spent batteries in the process of recovering valuable metals
dc.type	conferenceObject
dc.type.version	publishedVersion
dc.citation.spage	429
dc.citation.epage	434
dc.citation.rank	M33
dc.creator	Medić, Dragana
dc.creator	Nujkić, Maja
dc.creator	Tasić, Žaklina
dc.creator	Nedelkovski, Vladan
dc.creator	Đorđievski, Stefan
dc.creator	Alagić, Slađana
dc.creator	Milić, Snežana


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