Cell Preprocessing
A 40 Ah commercial pouch cell being shredded in a custom-built shredder under inert atmosphere. (Courtesy of ANL.)
Electrode Separation via Froth Flotation
A Denver cell used for experimental froth flotation separation of electrode materials. (Courtesy of MTU.)
Electrode Material Separation
ANL scientist using a continuous froth column to separate anode from cathode or mixtures of different cathode materials in the Materials Engineering Research Facility (MERF) at Argonne. (Courtesy of ANL.)
Molten Salt Assisted Flotation
Molten-salt assisted flotation methodology used to separate anode particles from cathode particles through a cost-effective molten-salt system. (Courtesy of ORNL.)
Thermal Binder Removal
ANL scientist using a rotary kiln to continuously heat electrode materials to remove the adhesive binder (e.g., PVDF) in the Materials Engineering Research Facility (MERF) at Argonne. (Courtesy of ANL.)
Solvent-Based Electrode Recovery
Direct recovery and reuse of manufacturing scraps via a sustainable solvent-based recycling process. (Courtesy of ORNL.)
Cell Preprocessing
A 40 Ah commercial pouch cell being shredded in a custom-built shredder under inert atmosphere. (Courtesy of ANL.)
