Closed-loop graphite recycling from the manufacturing scrap graphite by sulfuric acid leaching combined with low-temperature oxidation.

Key Points

• The research aims to develop an environmentally friendly method for recycling graphite from manufacturing scrap.
• Utilized sulfuric acid leaching to extract graphite from waste materials.
• Combined the leaching process with low-temperature oxidation to enhance material recovery.
• Focused on achieving interfacial stability for effective recycling.
• Successfully developed a closed-loop process for graphite recycling.
• Demonstrated improved performance in reused graphite anodes for lithium-ion batteries.
• Highlighted the environmental benefits of using sustainable recycling practices.