CMI Project 3.1.13: Sustainable biorecovery of critical elements from lithium ion batteries Research Highlights

Downstream separations of LIB metals in EC-bioleachate by ion exchange

CMI researchers from Idaho National Laboratory conducted the research for this highlight.

flow diagram for IX resin separation of LIB metals following bioleaching in an electrochemical cell.

Bioleaching of critical materials from LIB optimized with modeling

CMI researchers at Idaho National Laboratory, OLI Systems and University of Arizona lead the activity for this highlight with researchers at Rutgers University and Purdue University

image of contour plot shows results grouped in gray and green

Techno-economic and life cycle assessments showed positive profit and environmental benefit potential from bioleaching of lithium-ion batteries

CMI researchers at Idaho National Laboratory and University of Arizona conducted the research for this highlight

bar graph shows Global warming potential comparison with other leaching methods

Collaborative development of a biorecovery process

CMI researchers at Ames Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, University of Arizona, Purdue University, and Rutgers University conducted the activity for this highlight

image of motors, which are recyclable feedstock

Workforce development for critical materials research

CMI researchers at Idaho National Laboratory conducted the activity for this highlight

Images from Catherine’s award- winning poster in Clean Energy Division, INL 2021 Intern Poster Session.