Luleå University of Technology
Generating green functionalized magnetic microparticle depressants for enhancing Li battery recycling process
Academic project
PhD
Open
Research question
The question to be addressed in this project is: is it possible to enhance the recovery of Li-bearing compounds through froth flotation with eco-friendly polymers (depressants)? As an experimental project, we are going to synthesize new biodegradable materials for use in flotation separation will be a key to recycling valuable materials from spent lithium-ion batteries (LiBs). One of the main challenges throughout recycling LiBs is the separation of graphite from Li-bearing materials. The main goal of this project is to conduct a robust study on the design and synthesis of new green biodegradable depressants (enhance hydrophilicity) to improve the flotation separation efficiency of Li-bearings from graphite.
Sustainability aspects
Responsible management of chemicals and waste using green flotation reagents; improving separation efficiency; Enhancing recycling valuable materials; decreasing environmental issues.
Luleå University of Technology
Saaed Chehreh Chelgani
Professor
saeed.chelgani@ltu.se
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