Sustainable Chemical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 10
Published: July 31, 2024
The
escalating
demand
for
sustainable
and
efficient
energy
storage
solutions
has
catalyzed
the
exploration
of
advanced
materials
technologies
in
battery
systems.
Deep
Eutectic
Solvents
(DES),
a
novel
class
ionic
liquids,
have
emerged
as
promising
candidates
due
to
their
unique
physicochemical
properties,
including
low
volatility,
high
thermal
stability,
tunable
solvation
capabilities.
This
paper
investigates
roles
DES
enhancing
performance
sustainability
batteries,
particularly
focusing
on
lithium-ion
sodium-ion
technologies.
DES-based
electrolytes
offer
significant
advantages,
such
improved
conductivity
enhanced
electrochemical
which
are
critical
longevity
efficiency
Furthermore,
eco-friendly
nature
DES,
derived
from
biodegradable
non-toxic
components,
aligns
with
overarching
goal
developing
green
solutions.
study
synthesizes
recent
advancements
research,
evaluates
practical
applications
current
technologies,
discusses
future
directions
integrating
next-generation
findings
underscore
potential
revolutionize
technology,
contributing
through
reduced
environmental
impact.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(21), P. 5022 - 5022
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
A
new
approach
to
managing
the
extraction
properties
of
eutectic
solvents
based
on
aliphatic
alcohols
is
proposed.
Aliphatic
alcohols,
when
functioning
as
hydrogen
bond
donors
within
a
solvent,
significantly
enhance
solvent's
efficiency
in
extracting
metal
ions.
Conversely,
alcohol
acts
acceptor,
its
diminish.
Molecular
modelling
reveals
that
these
directly
proportional
intermolecular
interaction
energy
between
components
solvent.
ChemSusChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Abstract
All‐solid‐state
lithium‐ion
batteries
(ASSLIBs)
are
attracting
significant
attention
due
to
their
high
energy
density,
conductivity
and
safety.
However,
they
expected
generate
substantial
waste
in
the
near
future,
leading
resource
depletion
environmental
pollution.
Therefore,
it
is
crucial
achieve
green,
mild
safe
recovery
of
ASSLIBs.
Here,
we
for
first
time
use
green
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
effectively
recover
solid‐state
electrolytes
(SSEs)
from
ASSLIBs
at
temperature.
Results
show
that
Li
leaching
efficiency
can
reach
up
87.5
%
with
a
superhigh
Li/La
selectivity
1902
low
temperature
80
°C.
Furthermore,
70
anti‐solvents
screened
recycle
dissolved
SSEs
leachate
12
could
precipitate
room
This
research
opens
new
possibilities
recovering
using
sustainable,
cost‐effective
solvents.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 76 - 92
Published: Dec. 23, 2024
Urban
mineral
resources,
with
their
significant
recycling
potential,
have
increasingly
accumulated
worldwide
and
become
an
important
source
for
extracting
valuable
metals,
particularly
critical
rare
dispersed
metals
(CRDMs)
such
as
gallium,
germanium,
indium.
As
the
electronics
industry
continues
to
grow
rapidly,
demand
CRDMs
is
rising.
However,
in
primary
resources
are
often
found
small,
concentrations,
making
extraction
challenging.
In
contrast,
urban
contain
relatively
higher
concentrations
of
CRDMs,
comprehensive
exploitation
more
advantageous
than
that
minerals.
This
paper
underscores
importance
metal
by
examining
current
state
e-waste
from
China.
It
outlines
general
process
recycling,
briefly
compares
advantages
disadvantages
common
methods,
summarizes
status
various
electronic
wastes.
Finally,
this
discusses
development
trends
future
prospects
technology
