Functionalized carbon nanotubes for selective lithium recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries: a sustainable approach to resource recycling

Key Points

• To explore a sustainable technique for recovering lithium from battery waste using functionalized carbon nanotubes.
• Utilized functionalized carbon nanotubes for lithium recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries.
• Analyzed the efficiency of metal recovery processes.
• Compared results against conventional recycling methods.
• Achieved significant recovery of lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries.
• Demonstrated improved sustainability in the lithium recovery process.
• Pointed out the potential for large-scale implementation in resource recycling.