Li-ion battery recycling and cobalt flow analysis in Japan
Asari, Misuzu; Sakai, Shin-ichi;
- Publisher: Elsevier B.V.
- Journal: Resources, Conservation and Recycling,volume 81,pages52-59 (issn: 0921-3449)
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- Subject: Li-ion battery | Cobalt | Questionnaire | Substance flow analysis | Chemical analysis
Batteries sometimes contain precious or toxic substances (e.g. nickel, cobalt, lead, mercury, cadmium). However, the collection and recycling rate of small batteries were low in Japan. We focus on cobalt in lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries and conduct chemical analysis, q... View more