A study of an organics-assisted approach to recover economic metals from spent lithium-ion batteries

Okonkwo, Emenike George (2024) A study of an organics-assisted approach to recover economic metals from spent lithium-ion batteries. PhD thesis, James Cook University.

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Abstract

Emenike Okonkwo explored a sustainable approach to recover economic metals from spent lithium-ion batteries using sugarcane molasses. His research showcased the potential of agro-industrial by-products in metal recovery from wastes.

Item ID: 83863
Item Type: Thesis (PhD)
Keywords: organics-assisted approach, economic metals, spent lithium-ion batteries, sugarcane molasses, agro-industrial by-products
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Copyright Information: ©️ 2024 Emenike George Okonkwo
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Three publications arising from this thesis are stored in ResearchOnline@JCU, at time of processing. Please see the Related URLS. The publications are:

[Chapter2] Okonkwo, Emenike George, Wheatley, Greg, and He, Yinghe (2021) The role of organic compounds in the recovery of valuable metals from primary and secondary sources: a mini-review. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 174. 105813.

[Chapter 3] Okonkwo, Emenike G., Wheatley, Greg, Liu, Yang, and He, Yinghe (2023) Green and efficient recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries using molasses: Parametric optimization and performance evaluation. Hydrometallurgy, 222. 106168.

[Chapter 5] Okonkwo, Emenike G., Wheatley, Greg, Liu, Yang, and He, Yinghe (2024) Metal recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries cathode materials: Comparative study of sugar-based reductants. Journal of Hazardous Materials Letters, 5. 100104.

Date Deposited: 24 Oct 2024 23:56
FoR Codes: 40 ENGINEERING > 4004 Chemical engineering > 400409 Separation technologies @ 50%
40 ENGINEERING > 4004 Chemical engineering > 400404 Electrochemical energy storage and conversion @ 50%
SEO Codes: 17 ENERGY > 1703 Energy storage, distribution and supply > 170399 Energy storage, distribution and supply not elsewhere classified @ 50%
24 MANUFACTURING > 2406 Environmentally sustainable manufacturing activities > 240699 Environmentally sustainable manufacturing activities not elsewhere classified @ 50%
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