Characterization of electrode materials from spent batteries in the process of recovering valuable metals
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Date
2025
Authors
Medić, Dragana
Nujkić, Maja
Tasić, Žaklina
Nedelkovski, Vladan
Đorđievski, Stefan
Alagić, Slađana
Milić, Snežana
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University of Belgrade, Technical Faculty in Bor
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Proceedings - XVI International Mineral Processing and Recycling Conference, IMPRC, 28 – 30 May 2025, Belgrade, Serbia
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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.
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Recycling, Spent batteries, Characterization, Lanthanide
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10.5937/IMPRC25429M
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978-86-6305-158-4
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CC-BY-NC-ND