Deep eutectic solvents for high-efficiency and short-process recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries: progress, challenges, and perspectives

Energy & Environmental Science 2026

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Authors: Xiaoyu Liu, Zhili Tang, Xu Liu, Siqi Long, Rui Huang, Yue Wang, Huiyi Tian, Jing Tan, Kunpeng Li, Xu Yan, Haiying Wang, Xiaobo Min
+5 more Jiexi Wang, Fangli Zhang, Zhanhu Guo, Wenchao Zhang, Liyuan Chai
DOI: 10.1039/d6ee02671k
Cited by: 1
References: 186

Abstract

DESs deliver lab-scale green recycling of spent LIB cathodes, yet viscosity, recyclability, separation and cost issues restrict industrialization. This overview reviews DES recovery routes, technical limits and scalable application strategies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Extraction and Separation Processes Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Photovoltaic Systems and Sustainability

Publication details

Journal / source
Energy & Environmental Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
19
Issue
16
Pages
5205–5232
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN