A high-temperature oxidation strategy for the safe and efficient recovery of lithium and iron from spent LiFePO 4 cathode

Sustainable Energy & Fuels 2026

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Authors: Jiayang Song, Ruifan Han, Yu Qiao, Zhonghao Rao
DOI: 10.1039/d6se00013d
Cited by: 1
References: 23

Abstract

A green process combining high-temperature oxidation and phosphoric acid leaching enables the selective recovery of iron and lithium from spent LFP batteries, yielding α-Fe 2 O 3 and Li 3 PO 4 with purities of 96.27% and 94.58% respectively.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Extraction and Separation Processes Recycling and Waste Management Techniques Molten salt chemistry and electrochemical processes

Publication details

Journal / source
Sustainable Energy & Fuels
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
10
Issue
12
Pages
2983–3000
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN