Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries for Portables

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Adapting automotive lithium-ion battery recycling technology, specifically utilizing cement manufacturing equipment for roasting, enables the safe and economically viable recovery of both rare and base metals from small portable batteries. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Yu Mikami; Kenichiro Sakai

doi:10.3985/mcwmr.37.20

April 30, 2026Material Cycles and Waste Management ResearchOpen Access

Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries for Portables

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The aim focuses on reducing fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries while ensuring effective resource recovery.
Collaborative development of a recycling system with Matsuda Industry and Pacific Cement
Implementation of dismantling, roasting, and crushing/sorting in three stages
Field demonstration in Saitama Prefecture with 1,400 kg of batteries collected over 1-2 months
Recovery of approximately 105 kg of nickel, cobalt, and lithium from small lithium-ion batteries
Collection of about 333 kg of base metals such as iron and copper
Establishment of an effective recovery system that lowers fire risks while promoting resource circulation

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Explores recycling lithium-ion batteries for fire risk reduction and resource recovery, highlighting practical applications.

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