The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation,with wind energy,especially wind power,gaining increasing prominence due to its clean,renewable nature.However,as the installed capacity of wind powe...The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation,with wind energy,especially wind power,gaining increasing prominence due to its clean,renewable nature.However,as the installed capacity of wind power continues to expand,the disposal of waste wind turbine blades(WWTB)has emerged as a significant challenge.These blades are predominantly composed of epoxy resin(EP)polymers,carbon fibers(CFs),and glass fibers(GFs).Improper disposal not only exacerbates environmental concerns but also leads to the loss of valuable resources,particularly carbon-based materials.Pyrolysis technology,a versatile and environmentally sustainable method for resource recovery,has garnered considerable attention in the context of WWTB disposal.This work presents a comprehensive review of the pyrolytic recycling of WWTB,focusing on the principles and classifications of pyrolysis technology,key factors influencing the pyrolysis process,as well as the pyrolysis methods,equipment,products,and their applications.Through an in-depth analysis of the current research on the pyrolytic recycling of WWTB,this review identifies critical unresolved issues in the field and provides a forward-looking perspective on emerging research trends.展开更多
The development of modern society is closely related to polymer materials.However,the improper disposal of the polymer wastes not only squanders resources but also intensifies the environmental issues,despite that ene...The development of modern society is closely related to polymer materials.However,the improper disposal of the polymer wastes not only squanders resources but also intensifies the environmental issues,despite that energy recovery,physical recycling and chemical recycling pathways have been developed to tackle the recycle and reuse of polymers.Among them,chemical recycling is considered as the most pivotal solution,as it can depolymerize the polymer wastes back to monomers,which then repolymerize into polymer materials.Recently,remarkable progress has been made in the development of chemically recyclable polymers through monomer design to shift“polymerization-depolymerization”equilibrium to realize the selective depolymerization of the polymers into monomers,and to achieve chemical recycling closed-loop.This article reviews the closed-loop polymers such as polyesters,polycarbonates,sulfur-containing polymers,vinyl monomer-based polymers as well as other types of polymers.Moreover,the challenges and prospects in this field are also discussed.展开更多
Semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWCNTs) are the foundation of CNT-based electronics and optoelectronics. For practical applications, s-SWCNTs should be produced with high purity, high structural quali...Semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWCNTs) are the foundation of CNT-based electronics and optoelectronics. For practical applications, s-SWCNTs should be produced with high purity, high structural quality, low cost, and high yield. Currently conjugated polymer wrapping method shows great potential to fulfill these requirements due to its advantages of simple operation process, high purity separation, and easy scaling-up. However, only a small portion of both CNTs and polymers go into the final solution, and most of them are discarded after a single use, resulting in high cost and low yield. In this paper, we introduce a closed-loop recycling strategy, in which raw materials (CNTs and polymers) and solvents were all recycled and reused for multiple separation cycles. In each cycle, high-purity (> 99.9%) s-SWCNTs were obtained with no significant change of structural quality. After 7 times of recycling and separation, the material cost was reduced to ∼ 1% in comparison with commercially available products, and total yield was increased to 36% in comparison with 2%–5% for single cycle separation. Our proposed closed-loop recycling strategy paves the way for low-cost and high-yield mass production of high-quality s-SWCNTs.展开更多
Efficient recycling technology for the rapid growth of spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is essential to tackle the resources and environmental crisis.Hydrometallurgical approach has attracted extensive research due to...Efficient recycling technology for the rapid growth of spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is essential to tackle the resources and environmental crisis.Hydrometallurgical approach has attracted extensive research due to its potential to reduce the consumption of energy and threat to the environment.However,the simultaneous realization of green,efficient and closed-loop recycling is still challenging.Herein,we report a closed-loop and highly efficient approach to recycle lithium cobalt oxide from spent LIBs based on a choline chloride:oxalic acid(ChCl:OA)type deep eutectic solvent(DES).An ultrafast leaching process is observed at 180°C for 10 s with no observable residues.The energy barrier during leaching is calculated to be 113.9 kJ/mol.Noteworthy,the solubility of cobalt ions can be reversibly tuned by simply adding/evaporating deionized water,thus avoiding the addition of precipitant and enabling the easy recovery of the leaching solvent for realizing a closed-loop recycling process.The simultaneous realization of high efficiency,green and closed-loop process is expected to push the DES into practical application for recycling the electrodes of LIBs.展开更多
This work presents an enhanced hydrometallurgical process for recycling lithium ion batteries. First, endof-life batteries were processed in a physical pre-treatment plant to obtain a representative electrode material...This work presents an enhanced hydrometallurgical process for recycling lithium ion batteries. First, endof-life batteries were processed in a physical pre-treatment plant to obtain a representative electrode material. The resulting leachate was purified forth by iron-precipitation, liquid–liquid extractions, and an innovative Li–Na separation, in order to obtain valuable products. These products include high-grade graphite, cobalt oxide(Co3O4, purity 83%), cobalt oxalate(CoC2O4, purity 96%), nickel oxide(Ni O, purity89%), and lithium carbonate(Li2CO3, purity 99.8%). The recovery rate was quantitative for graphite, between 80% and 85% for cobalt depending on the nature of the recovery method, 90% for nickel, and 72%for lithium. Secondary streams were also valorized to obtain sodium sulfate(Na2SO4, purity 96%), and MnCoFe2O4 magnetic nano-sorbents according to the zero-waste concept. In order to close the loop, recycled Co3O4 and NiO were used as conversion-type anode materials for advanced lithium ion batteries showing promising performances.展开更多
With the rapid development of consumer electronics and electric vehicles(EV), a large number of spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) have been generated worldwide. Thus, effective recycling technologies to recapture a si...With the rapid development of consumer electronics and electric vehicles(EV), a large number of spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) have been generated worldwide. Thus, effective recycling technologies to recapture a significant amount of valuable metals contained in spent LIBs are highly desirable to prevent the environmental pollution and resource depletion. In this work, a novel recycling technology to regenerate a LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2 cathode material from spent LIBs with different cathode chemistries has been developed. By dismantling, crushing,leaching and impurity removing, the LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2(selected as an example of LiNi_xCo_yMn_(1-x-y)O_2) powder can be directly prepared from the purified leaching solution via co-precipitation followed by solid-state synthesis. For comparison purposes, a fresh-synthesized sample with the same composition has also been prepared using the commercial raw materials via the same method. X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and electrochemical measurements have been carried out to characterize these samples. The electrochemical test result suggests that the re-synthesized sample delivers cycle performance and low rate capability which are comparable to those of the freshsynthesized sample. This novel recycling technique can be of great value to the regeneration of a pure and marketable LiNi_xCo_yMn_(1-x-y)O_2 cathode material with low secondary pollution.展开更多
Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are the most popular energy storage devices due to their high energy density,high operating voltage,and long cycle life.However,green and effective recycling methods are needed because LIBs ...Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are the most popular energy storage devices due to their high energy density,high operating voltage,and long cycle life.However,green and effective recycling methods are needed because LIBs contain heavy metals such as Co,Ni,and Mn and organic compounds inside,which seriously threaten human health and the environment.In this work,we review the current status of spent LIB recycling,discuss the traditional pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical recovery processes,and summarize the existing short-process recovery technologies such as salt-assisted roasting,flotation processes,and direct recycling.Finally,we analyze the problems and potential research prospects of the current recycling process,and point out that the multidisciplinary integration of recycling will become the mainstream technology for the development of spent LIBs.展开更多
Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are critical for the rapid growth of electric vehicles(EVs),but their inherent lifespan leads to numerous retirements and resource challenges.The efficacy of conventional recycling technique...Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are critical for the rapid growth of electric vehicles(EVs),but their inherent lifespan leads to numerous retirements and resource challenges.The efficacy of conventional recycling techniques is increasingly compromised by their high energy consumption and secondary pollution,rendering them less responsive to greener and more sustainable requirement of rapid development.Thus,the direct recycling process emerged and was considered as a more expedient and convenient method of recycling compared to the conventional recycling modes that are currently in study.However,due to the reliance on the indispensable sintering process,direct recycling still faces considerable challenges,motivating researchers to explore faster,greener,and more cost-effective strategies for LIBs recycling,Inspiringly,Joule heating recycling(JHR),an emerging technique,offers rapid,efficient impurity removal and material regeneration with minimal environmental impact,addressing limitations of existing methods.This method reduces the time for direct recycling of spent LIBs by a factor of at least three orders of magnitude and exhibits significant potential for future industrial production.Unfortunately,due to the lack of systematic organization and reporting,this next generation approach to direct recycling of spent LIBs has not yet gained much interest.To facilitate a more profound comprehension of rising flash recycling strategy,in this study,JHR is distinguished into two distinctive implementation pathways(including flash Joule heating and carbon thermal shock),designed to accommodate varying pretreatment stages and diverse spent LIBs materials.Subsequently,the advantages of the recently developed JHR of spent LIBs in terms of material performance,environmental friendliness,and economic viability are discussed in detail.Ultimately,with the goal of achieving more attractive society effects,the future direction of JHR of spent LIBs and its potential for practical application are proposed and envisaged.展开更多
The search of biomass-based substitutes for fossil-based plastics has become a pressing task due to the severe long-term threats of plastic wastes to the ecosystem.However,the development in this area is strongly impe...The search of biomass-based substitutes for fossil-based plastics has become a pressing task due to the severe long-term threats of plastic wastes to the ecosystem.However,the development in this area is strongly impeded by the high cost of biomass separation and the poor processability of unseparated biomass.Herein,we demonstrate,for the first time,an efficient and scalable method to generate greener plastics by directly integrating unseparated biomass waste(i.e.,wood powder)with crosslinked covalent adaptable networks.Through a simple compression molding process,the wood biomass and polymer particles can be fused together to form a continuous material,which is endowed with repairability,reprocessibility,and closed-loop full recyclability.The method demonstrated in this work paves the way for largescale industrial production of environmentally friendly biomass-based plastics.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)alloys are widely used lightweight structural materials for automobiles and help reduce carbon emissions.However,their use increases the production of Mg alloy scrap,which is recycled at a much lower rate...Magnesium(Mg)alloys are widely used lightweight structural materials for automobiles and help reduce carbon emissions.However,their use increases the production of Mg alloy scrap,which is recycled at a much lower rate than aluminum,and its greater complexity poses challenges to existing recycling processes.Although vacuum distillation can be used to recycle Mg alloy scrap,this requires optimizing and maximizing metal recirculation,but there has been no thermodynamic analysis of this process.In this study,the feasibility and controllability of separating inclusions and 23 metal impurities were evaluated,and their distribution and removal limits were quantified.Thermodynamic analyses and experimental results showed that inclusions and impurity metals of separation coefficient lgβ_(i)≤-5,including Cu,Fe,Co,and Ni below 0.001 ppm,could be removed from the matrix.All Zn entered the recycled Mg,while impurities with-1<lgβ_(i)<-5 such as Li,Ca,and Mn severely affected the purity of the recycled Mg during the later stage of distillation.Therefore,an optimization strategy for vacuum distillation recycling:lower temperatures and higher system pressures for Zn separation in the early stage,and the early termination of the recovery process in the later stage or a continuous supply of raw melt can also prevent contamination during recycling.The alloying elements Al and Zn in Mg alloy scrap can be further recovered and purified by vacuum distillation when economically feasible,to maximize the recycling of metal resources.展开更多
Recycling plastic waste into triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)presents a sustainable approach to energy harvesting,self-powered sensing,and environmental remediation.This study investigates the recycling of polyviny...Recycling plastic waste into triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)presents a sustainable approach to energy harvesting,self-powered sensing,and environmental remediation.This study investigates the recycling of polyvinyl chloride(PVC)pipe waste polymers into nanofibers(NFs)optimized for TENG applications.We focused on optimizing the morphology of recycled PVC polymer to NFs and enhancing their piezoelectric properties by incorporating ZnO nanoparticles(NPs).The optimized PVC/0.5 wt%ZnO NFs were tested with Nylon-6 NFs,and copper(Cu)electrodes.The Nylon-6 NFs exhibited a power density of 726.3μWcm^(-2)—1.13 times higher than Cu and maintained 90%stability after 172800 cycles,successfully powering various colored LEDs.Additionally,a 3D-designed device was developed to harvest energy from biomechanical movements such as finger tapping,hand tapping,and foot pressing,making it suitable for wearable energy harvesting,automatic switches,and invisible sensors in surveillance systems.This study demonstrates that recycling polymers for TENG devices can effectively address energy,sensor,and environmental challenges.展开更多
Electrical energy can be harvested from the rotational kinetic energy of moving bodies,consisting of both mechanical and kinetic energy as a potential power source through electromagnetic induction,similar to wind ene...Electrical energy can be harvested from the rotational kinetic energy of moving bodies,consisting of both mechanical and kinetic energy as a potential power source through electromagnetic induction,similar to wind energy applications.In industries,rotational bodies are commonly present in operations,yet this kinetic energy remains untapped.This research explores the energy generation characteristics of two rotational body types,disk-shaped and cylinder-shaped under specific experimental setups.The hardware setup included a direct current(DC)motor driver,power supply,DC generator,mechanical support,and load resistance,while the software setup involved automation testing tools and data logging.Electromagnetic induction was used to harvest energy,and experiments were conducted at room temperature(25℃)with controlled variables like speed and friction.Results showed the disk-shaped body exhibited higher energy efficiency than the cylinder-shaped body,largely due to lower mechanical losses.The disk required only two bearings,while the cylinder required four,resulting in lower bearing losses for the disk.Additionally,the disk experienced only air friction,whereas the cylinder encountered friction from a soft,uneven rubber material,increasing surface contact losses.Under a 40 W resistive load,the disk demonstrated a 17.1%energy loss due to mechanical friction,achieving up to 15.55 J of recycled energy.Conversely,the cylinder body experienced a 48.05%energy loss,delivering only 51.95%of energy to the load.These insights suggest significant potential for designing efficient energy recycling systems in industrial settings,particularly in manufacturing and processing industries where rotational machinery is prevalent.Despite its lower energy density,this system could be beneficially integrated with energy storage solutions,enhancing sustainability in industrial practices.展开更多
Based on the concept of sustainable design,we are committed to seeking innovative solutions and designinga complete express packaging recycling machine.The device consists of a vibration device,a compression device,a ...Based on the concept of sustainable design,we are committed to seeking innovative solutions and designinga complete express packaging recycling machine.The device consists of a vibration device,a compression device,a winding device and an electronic control system to promote the recycling of resources and environmental protection.This device can further improve the recycling efficiency and feasibility.It provides new ideas and solutions for the express industry and promotes the development of sustainable design in the field of express packaging recycling and reuse devices.展开更多
Electroplating sludge(ES),a byproduct of the electroplating industry,is a significant environmental concern due to its high content of soluble heavy metals(HMs).The significance of spinel formation from ES lies in its...Electroplating sludge(ES),a byproduct of the electroplating industry,is a significant environmental concern due to its high content of soluble heavy metals(HMs).The significance of spinel formation from ES lies in its potential for HMs enrichment and environmental remediation,offering a sustainable solution for hazardous waste management.The article delves into themultifaceted recycling of HMs-rich spinel fromES,encompassing its synthesis,metal enrichment,and thermodynamic stability.The pyro-metallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes for spinel synthesis were discussed,with a focus on the critical role of thermodynamic data in predicting the stability and formation of spinel structures.The crystallographic and magnetic properties of spinels,with their applications in environmental remediation and energy storage are highlighted.The article provides a comprehensive reviewon the recycling of HMs-rich spinel fromES,offering a means to recycle HMs,mitigate ecological harm,and contribute to a circular economy through the recovery and application of valuable materials.The selective leaching of metals from ES also faces challenges,which was limited by the separation,purification steps and high energy consumption.This high energy consumption is a significant operational cost and also contributes to environmental concerns related to carbon emissions.It is essential to address the challenges through continued research and development,improved technologies,and supportive regulatory frameworks.展开更多
Poly(L-lactide)(PLLA)is one of the best candidates as a bio-based plastic material for circular economy because of its biodegradability sustainability,recyclability,and good thermal and mechanical properties.The indus...Poly(L-lactide)(PLLA)is one of the best candidates as a bio-based plastic material for circular economy because of its biodegradability sustainability,recyclability,and good thermal and mechanical properties.The industrial production of PLLA is mainly from tin(II)_(2)-ethylhexanoate[Sn(Oct)_(2)]-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization(ROP)of L-LA in melt and bulk conditions at high temperatures(150-200℃).Despite the huge efforts devoted to the development of organometallics with low toxicity and many highly active catalysts under mild laboratory conditions,very few candidates can compete with Sn(Oct)_(2) under industrially relevant conditions.Herein,we report novel zinc complexes bearing phenylimino-pyridine-phenolate ligands as efficient catalysts for L-LA polymerization under both mild and industrially relevant conditions,with a turnover frequency as high as 6200 h^(-1).The best performing catalyst competed well with Sn(Oct)_(2) under industrial conditions and afforded colorless and semicrystalline PLLA.In addition,preliminary depolymerization experiments suggested that the new catalysts can also be used for the chemical recycling of commercial PLLA directly to L-LA with high selectivity under bulk and melt conditions.展开更多
Recycling postconsumer beverage cartons reduces carbon emissions by minimizing both direct emissions from disposal via incineration or landfills,and by reducing the demand for producing virgin materials.However,the co...Recycling postconsumer beverage cartons reduces carbon emissions by minimizing both direct emissions from disposal via incineration or landfills,and by reducing the demand for producing virgin materials.However,the contribution that recycling beverage carton could make to China’s carbon reduction ambitions remains unknown.This study establishes a framework for evaluating the carbon emissions reduction potential of recycling postconsumer beverage cartons from a life-cycle perspective and calculates the potential carbon reductions for 31 Chinese provinces,including trajectories for 2030.We identify key factors that could greatly influence the total emissions reduction potential across all provinces,including the proportion of paperboard used and the emission factor of primary aluminum production.We show the incineration rate and electricity emission factor explain variations among provinces when recycling volumes are held constant.Integrated direct extrusion recycling technology has a greater dependence on electricity than the separating method and is therefore more significantly affected by the electricity emission factor.In 2030,recycling under one of five shared Socioeconomic Pathway scenarios considered shows the highest potential for carbon emissions reduction(median=21304 tons of CO_(2) equivalents).This study provides valuable insights for policymakers seeking to quantify subsidy levels and design long-term plans for beverage carton recycling to promote a circular economy.展开更多
The recycling and resource utilization of high-value metals from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is a critical challenge for achieving sustainable development.While conventional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgic...The recycling and resource utilization of high-value metals from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is a critical challenge for achieving sustainable development.While conventional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical recycling methods dominate the industry,they suffer from significantdrawbacks,including high pollution,excessive energy consumption,and suboptimal metal purity.In contrast,electrochemical recycling technology,leveraging electro-driven chemical reactions and selective ion migration,offers a promising alternative by minimizing acid/alkali usage and simplifying recovery processes,thereby enabling greener,more efficient,and energy-saving metal extraction.Based on the structural integrity of cathode materials during recycling,this review categorizes electrochemical approaches into indirect and direct recycling methods.Key aspects such as production purity,ion separation efficiency,and energy consumption in spent LIB recycling are critically examined.Furthermore,this review systematically evaluates electrodialysis and electrolysis techniques,highlighting their respective advantages and limitations.Finally,from a green production perspective,we discuss prospects for cost-effective and environmentally benign LIB recycling strategies,providing insights to guide the advancement of sustainable battery recycling technologies.展开更多
Current ever-accumulating plastic waste can be considered a significant carbon resource for energy conversion and chemical production.The development of new approaches for upcycling plastic waste through chemical degr...Current ever-accumulating plastic waste can be considered a significant carbon resource for energy conversion and chemical production.The development of new approaches for upcycling plastic waste through chemical degradation may enable circularity and promote closed-loop recycling of carbon sources compared to traditional recycling methods.Zeolite,a widely used solid acid catalyst with high industrial potential in petroleum and biomass refining,has been extensively studied for its role in transforming plastics.In this review,we present an overview of zeolite-based catalytic systems for the chemical recycling of plastic waste and discuss how zeolites could potentially contribute to the future development of a circular economy.To provide a comprehensive understanding,we begin with a brief introduction to zeolites,analyzing their key features and exploring their opportunities as well as challenges in processing plastic waste.Subsequently,we delve into the chemistry of catalytic cracking and tandem catalysis using zeolite-based catalysts on plastics.Overall,we emphasize the importance of intelligent catalyst design and lower-energy pathways to incentivize plastic upcycling while alleviating the burden caused by waste plastics.展开更多
Direct recycling methods offer a non-destructive way to regenerate degraded cathode material.The materials to be recycled in the industry typically constitute a mixture of various cathode materials extracted from a wi...Direct recycling methods offer a non-destructive way to regenerate degraded cathode material.The materials to be recycled in the industry typically constitute a mixture of various cathode materials extracted from a wide variety of retired lithium-ion batteries.Bridging the gap,a direct recycling method using a low-temperature sintering process is reported.The degraded cathode mixture of LMO(LiMn_(2)O_(4))and NMC(LiNiCoMnO_(2))extracted from retired LIBs was successfully regenerated by the proposed method with a low sintering temperature of 300℃ for 4 h.Advanced characterization tools were utilized to validate the full recovery of the crystal structure in the degraded cathode mixture.After regeneration,LMO/NMC cathode mixture shows an initial capacity of 144.0mAh g^(-1) and a capacity retention of 95.1%at 0.5 C for 250 cycles.The regenerated cathode mixture also shows a capacity of 83 mAh g-1 at 2 C,which is slightly higher compared to the pristine material.As a result of the direct recycling process,the electrochemical performance of degraded cathode mixture is recovered to the same level as the pristine material.Life-cycle assessment results emphasized a 90.4%reduction in energy consumption and a 51%reduction in PM2.5 emissions for lithium-ion battery packs using a direct recycled cathode mixture compared to the pristine material.展开更多
Plastic waste recycling is a focal point in today's sustainable development efforts.Improper disposal can lead to secondary pollution,posing threats to the environment and human health.In this study,we aim to recy...Plastic waste recycling is a focal point in today's sustainable development efforts.Improper disposal can lead to secondary pollution,posing threats to the environment and human health.In this study,we aim to recycle waste epoxy resin and glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin composites via an electroless plating and a carbonization process,to design high-value-added carbon materials for microwave absorption.By pulverizing solid waste and introducing magnetic metal nanoparticles onto its surface,a composite carbon material capable of excellent microwave absorption performance was successfully developed.Specifically,doping nickel particles into carbon materials derived from glass fiber/epoxy resin achieved a wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 5.9 GHz with a matching thickness of 1.9 mm,covering nearly the entire Ku band,and achieving a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of−36 dB simultaneously.The superior absorption performance is attributed to multiple reflections or scattering of electromagnetic waves within the material,as well as conduction and magnetic losses,dipole and interfacial polarization effects.These results demonstrate that through rational design and optimization,waste epoxy and waste glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin-based composite materials can be effectively recycled into high-performance microwave absorbing materials,offering a straightforward and efficient pathway for waste resource utilization.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22468035,22468036,22368038,22308048)the Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(2024QN02018,2025MS02030)+2 种基金First-class Discipline Research Special Project of Inner Mongolia(YLXKZX-NGD-045)Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Postgraduate Research Innovation Project(KC2024047B)Research Foundation for Introducing High-level Talents in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region。
文摘The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation,with wind energy,especially wind power,gaining increasing prominence due to its clean,renewable nature.However,as the installed capacity of wind power continues to expand,the disposal of waste wind turbine blades(WWTB)has emerged as a significant challenge.These blades are predominantly composed of epoxy resin(EP)polymers,carbon fibers(CFs),and glass fibers(GFs).Improper disposal not only exacerbates environmental concerns but also leads to the loss of valuable resources,particularly carbon-based materials.Pyrolysis technology,a versatile and environmentally sustainable method for resource recovery,has garnered considerable attention in the context of WWTB disposal.This work presents a comprehensive review of the pyrolytic recycling of WWTB,focusing on the principles and classifications of pyrolysis technology,key factors influencing the pyrolysis process,as well as the pyrolysis methods,equipment,products,and their applications.Through an in-depth analysis of the current research on the pyrolytic recycling of WWTB,this review identifies critical unresolved issues in the field and provides a forward-looking perspective on emerging research trends.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22225104,22071077 and 92356302)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022TQ0115 and 2022M711297).
文摘The development of modern society is closely related to polymer materials.However,the improper disposal of the polymer wastes not only squanders resources but also intensifies the environmental issues,despite that energy recovery,physical recycling and chemical recycling pathways have been developed to tackle the recycle and reuse of polymers.Among them,chemical recycling is considered as the most pivotal solution,as it can depolymerize the polymer wastes back to monomers,which then repolymerize into polymer materials.Recently,remarkable progress has been made in the development of chemically recyclable polymers through monomer design to shift“polymerization-depolymerization”equilibrium to realize the selective depolymerization of the polymers into monomers,and to achieve chemical recycling closed-loop.This article reviews the closed-loop polymers such as polyesters,polycarbonates,sulfur-containing polymers,vinyl monomer-based polymers as well as other types of polymers.Moreover,the challenges and prospects in this field are also discussed.
基金This work was supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(No.2016YFA0201902)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51991341)+1 种基金Young Talents Program of Beijing(No.2018000020028G349)the Open Research Fund of Key Laboratory of Space Utilization,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.LSU-KFJJ-2020-06).
文摘Semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (s-SWCNTs) are the foundation of CNT-based electronics and optoelectronics. For practical applications, s-SWCNTs should be produced with high purity, high structural quality, low cost, and high yield. Currently conjugated polymer wrapping method shows great potential to fulfill these requirements due to its advantages of simple operation process, high purity separation, and easy scaling-up. However, only a small portion of both CNTs and polymers go into the final solution, and most of them are discarded after a single use, resulting in high cost and low yield. In this paper, we introduce a closed-loop recycling strategy, in which raw materials (CNTs and polymers) and solvents were all recycled and reused for multiple separation cycles. In each cycle, high-purity (> 99.9%) s-SWCNTs were obtained with no significant change of structural quality. After 7 times of recycling and separation, the material cost was reduced to ∼ 1% in comparison with commercially available products, and total yield was increased to 36% in comparison with 2%–5% for single cycle separation. Our proposed closed-loop recycling strategy paves the way for low-cost and high-yield mass production of high-quality s-SWCNTs.
基金supported by the Talented Program of Guizhou University(702759203301)the Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Science and Technology Department(QKHJC-ZK[2021]-YB257)。
文摘Efficient recycling technology for the rapid growth of spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is essential to tackle the resources and environmental crisis.Hydrometallurgical approach has attracted extensive research due to its potential to reduce the consumption of energy and threat to the environment.However,the simultaneous realization of green,efficient and closed-loop recycling is still challenging.Herein,we report a closed-loop and highly efficient approach to recycle lithium cobalt oxide from spent LIBs based on a choline chloride:oxalic acid(ChCl:OA)type deep eutectic solvent(DES).An ultrafast leaching process is observed at 180°C for 10 s with no observable residues.The energy barrier during leaching is calculated to be 113.9 kJ/mol.Noteworthy,the solubility of cobalt ions can be reversibly tuned by simply adding/evaporating deionized water,thus avoiding the addition of precipitant and enabling the easy recovery of the leaching solvent for realizing a closed-loop recycling process.The simultaneous realization of high efficiency,green and closed-loop process is expected to push the DES into practical application for recycling the electrodes of LIBs.
基金Part of the research activities reported in this work were co-financed within European project HydroWEEE Demo “For Innovative Hydrometallurgical Processes To Recover Metals From WEEE Including Lamps And Batteries”:Demonstration(Grant agreement No.308549)
文摘This work presents an enhanced hydrometallurgical process for recycling lithium ion batteries. First, endof-life batteries were processed in a physical pre-treatment plant to obtain a representative electrode material. The resulting leachate was purified forth by iron-precipitation, liquid–liquid extractions, and an innovative Li–Na separation, in order to obtain valuable products. These products include high-grade graphite, cobalt oxide(Co3O4, purity 83%), cobalt oxalate(CoC2O4, purity 96%), nickel oxide(Ni O, purity89%), and lithium carbonate(Li2CO3, purity 99.8%). The recovery rate was quantitative for graphite, between 80% and 85% for cobalt depending on the nature of the recovery method, 90% for nickel, and 72%for lithium. Secondary streams were also valorized to obtain sodium sulfate(Na2SO4, purity 96%), and MnCoFe2O4 magnetic nano-sorbents according to the zero-waste concept. In order to close the loop, recycled Co3O4 and NiO were used as conversion-type anode materials for advanced lithium ion batteries showing promising performances.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51274075)the National Environmental Technology Special Project(No.201009028)Guangdong Province-department University-industry Collaboration Project(Grant No.2012B091100315)
文摘With the rapid development of consumer electronics and electric vehicles(EV), a large number of spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs) have been generated worldwide. Thus, effective recycling technologies to recapture a significant amount of valuable metals contained in spent LIBs are highly desirable to prevent the environmental pollution and resource depletion. In this work, a novel recycling technology to regenerate a LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2 cathode material from spent LIBs with different cathode chemistries has been developed. By dismantling, crushing,leaching and impurity removing, the LiNi_(1/3)Co_(1/3)Mn_(1/3)O_2(selected as an example of LiNi_xCo_yMn_(1-x-y)O_2) powder can be directly prepared from the purified leaching solution via co-precipitation followed by solid-state synthesis. For comparison purposes, a fresh-synthesized sample with the same composition has also been prepared using the commercial raw materials via the same method. X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and electrochemical measurements have been carried out to characterize these samples. The electrochemical test result suggests that the re-synthesized sample delivers cycle performance and low rate capability which are comparable to those of the freshsynthesized sample. This novel recycling technique can be of great value to the regeneration of a pure and marketable LiNi_xCo_yMn_(1-x-y)O_2 cathode material with low secondary pollution.
基金financial support by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52374293)Zhongyuan Science and Technology Innovation Leading Talent Project,China(No.224200510025)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China(No.2022RC1123)One of the authors,Hong-bo ZENG,gratefully acknowledges the support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada(NSERC)and the Canada Research Chairs Program.
文摘Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are the most popular energy storage devices due to their high energy density,high operating voltage,and long cycle life.However,green and effective recycling methods are needed because LIBs contain heavy metals such as Co,Ni,and Mn and organic compounds inside,which seriously threaten human health and the environment.In this work,we review the current status of spent LIB recycling,discuss the traditional pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical recovery processes,and summarize the existing short-process recovery technologies such as salt-assisted roasting,flotation processes,and direct recycling.Finally,we analyze the problems and potential research prospects of the current recycling process,and point out that the multidisciplinary integration of recycling will become the mainstream technology for the development of spent LIBs.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3904800)the National Outstanding Young Scientists Fund(No.5a2125002)+7 种基金the National Science Foundation of China(No.22476073)the Key Project of Jiangxi Provincial Research and Development Program(Nos.20223BBG74006 and 20243BBI91001)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2024M751282)the “Thousand Talents Program”of Jiangxi Province(S_(2)021GDQN2161)the Key Project of Ganzhou City Research and Development Program(No.2023PGX17350)the Science&Technology Talent Lifting Project of Hunan Province(No.2022TJ-N16)the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province China(No.2024JJ4022,2023JJ30277)the Open-End Fund for National-Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Heavy Metals Pollutants Control and Resource Utilization(ES_(2)02480184)。
文摘Lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)are critical for the rapid growth of electric vehicles(EVs),but their inherent lifespan leads to numerous retirements and resource challenges.The efficacy of conventional recycling techniques is increasingly compromised by their high energy consumption and secondary pollution,rendering them less responsive to greener and more sustainable requirement of rapid development.Thus,the direct recycling process emerged and was considered as a more expedient and convenient method of recycling compared to the conventional recycling modes that are currently in study.However,due to the reliance on the indispensable sintering process,direct recycling still faces considerable challenges,motivating researchers to explore faster,greener,and more cost-effective strategies for LIBs recycling,Inspiringly,Joule heating recycling(JHR),an emerging technique,offers rapid,efficient impurity removal and material regeneration with minimal environmental impact,addressing limitations of existing methods.This method reduces the time for direct recycling of spent LIBs by a factor of at least three orders of magnitude and exhibits significant potential for future industrial production.Unfortunately,due to the lack of systematic organization and reporting,this next generation approach to direct recycling of spent LIBs has not yet gained much interest.To facilitate a more profound comprehension of rising flash recycling strategy,in this study,JHR is distinguished into two distinctive implementation pathways(including flash Joule heating and carbon thermal shock),designed to accommodate varying pretreatment stages and diverse spent LIBs materials.Subsequently,the advantages of the recently developed JHR of spent LIBs in terms of material performance,environmental friendliness,and economic viability are discussed in detail.Ultimately,with the goal of achieving more attractive society effects,the future direction of JHR of spent LIBs and its potential for practical application are proposed and envisaged.
基金The authors would like to acknowledge Prof.Yifu Ding of the University of Colorado Boulder for the instrumentation support with DMA.This work was supported by the University of Colorado Boulder,Wong KC Education Foundation,and the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51673072).Su Z would like to thank China Scholarship Council(CSC)for financial support.
文摘The search of biomass-based substitutes for fossil-based plastics has become a pressing task due to the severe long-term threats of plastic wastes to the ecosystem.However,the development in this area is strongly impeded by the high cost of biomass separation and the poor processability of unseparated biomass.Herein,we demonstrate,for the first time,an efficient and scalable method to generate greener plastics by directly integrating unseparated biomass waste(i.e.,wood powder)with crosslinked covalent adaptable networks.Through a simple compression molding process,the wood biomass and polymer particles can be fused together to form a continuous material,which is endowed with repairability,reprocessibility,and closed-loop full recyclability.The method demonstrated in this work paves the way for largescale industrial production of environmentally friendly biomass-based plastics.
文摘Magnesium(Mg)alloys are widely used lightweight structural materials for automobiles and help reduce carbon emissions.However,their use increases the production of Mg alloy scrap,which is recycled at a much lower rate than aluminum,and its greater complexity poses challenges to existing recycling processes.Although vacuum distillation can be used to recycle Mg alloy scrap,this requires optimizing and maximizing metal recirculation,but there has been no thermodynamic analysis of this process.In this study,the feasibility and controllability of separating inclusions and 23 metal impurities were evaluated,and their distribution and removal limits were quantified.Thermodynamic analyses and experimental results showed that inclusions and impurity metals of separation coefficient lgβ_(i)≤-5,including Cu,Fe,Co,and Ni below 0.001 ppm,could be removed from the matrix.All Zn entered the recycled Mg,while impurities with-1<lgβ_(i)<-5 such as Li,Ca,and Mn severely affected the purity of the recycled Mg during the later stage of distillation.Therefore,an optimization strategy for vacuum distillation recycling:lower temperatures and higher system pressures for Zn separation in the early stage,and the early termination of the recovery process in the later stage or a continuous supply of raw melt can also prevent contamination during recycling.The alloying elements Al and Zn in Mg alloy scrap can be further recovered and purified by vacuum distillation when economically feasible,to maximize the recycling of metal resources.
基金supported by the research projects AP23486880 from the Ministry of Higher EducationScience of the Republic of Kazakhstan and 111024CRP2010,20122022FD4135 from Nazarbayev University.
文摘Recycling plastic waste into triboelectric nanogenerators(TENGs)presents a sustainable approach to energy harvesting,self-powered sensing,and environmental remediation.This study investigates the recycling of polyvinyl chloride(PVC)pipe waste polymers into nanofibers(NFs)optimized for TENG applications.We focused on optimizing the morphology of recycled PVC polymer to NFs and enhancing their piezoelectric properties by incorporating ZnO nanoparticles(NPs).The optimized PVC/0.5 wt%ZnO NFs were tested with Nylon-6 NFs,and copper(Cu)electrodes.The Nylon-6 NFs exhibited a power density of 726.3μWcm^(-2)—1.13 times higher than Cu and maintained 90%stability after 172800 cycles,successfully powering various colored LEDs.Additionally,a 3D-designed device was developed to harvest energy from biomechanical movements such as finger tapping,hand tapping,and foot pressing,making it suitable for wearable energy harvesting,automatic switches,and invisible sensors in surveillance systems.This study demonstrates that recycling polymers for TENG devices can effectively address energy,sensor,and environmental challenges.
基金The APC was funded by Research Management Center, Multimedia University, Malaysia.
文摘Electrical energy can be harvested from the rotational kinetic energy of moving bodies,consisting of both mechanical and kinetic energy as a potential power source through electromagnetic induction,similar to wind energy applications.In industries,rotational bodies are commonly present in operations,yet this kinetic energy remains untapped.This research explores the energy generation characteristics of two rotational body types,disk-shaped and cylinder-shaped under specific experimental setups.The hardware setup included a direct current(DC)motor driver,power supply,DC generator,mechanical support,and load resistance,while the software setup involved automation testing tools and data logging.Electromagnetic induction was used to harvest energy,and experiments were conducted at room temperature(25℃)with controlled variables like speed and friction.Results showed the disk-shaped body exhibited higher energy efficiency than the cylinder-shaped body,largely due to lower mechanical losses.The disk required only two bearings,while the cylinder required four,resulting in lower bearing losses for the disk.Additionally,the disk experienced only air friction,whereas the cylinder encountered friction from a soft,uneven rubber material,increasing surface contact losses.Under a 40 W resistive load,the disk demonstrated a 17.1%energy loss due to mechanical friction,achieving up to 15.55 J of recycled energy.Conversely,the cylinder body experienced a 48.05%energy loss,delivering only 51.95%of energy to the load.These insights suggest significant potential for designing efficient energy recycling systems in industrial settings,particularly in manufacturing and processing industries where rotational machinery is prevalent.Despite its lower energy density,this system could be beneficially integrated with energy storage solutions,enhancing sustainability in industrial practices.
基金Yingkou Institute of Technology school level scientificresearch project(Grant:ZDIL202302).
文摘Based on the concept of sustainable design,we are committed to seeking innovative solutions and designinga complete express packaging recycling machine.The device consists of a vibration device,a compression device,a winding device and an electronic control system to promote the recycling of resources and environmental protection.This device can further improve the recycling efficiency and feasibility.It provides new ideas and solutions for the express industry and promotes the development of sustainable design in the field of express packaging recycling and reuse devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52370158 and 22006053)Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(No.2024A04J0821)Guangdong Provincial Education Science Planning Project(Higher Education Special Project)(No.2023GXJK108).
文摘Electroplating sludge(ES),a byproduct of the electroplating industry,is a significant environmental concern due to its high content of soluble heavy metals(HMs).The significance of spinel formation from ES lies in its potential for HMs enrichment and environmental remediation,offering a sustainable solution for hazardous waste management.The article delves into themultifaceted recycling of HMs-rich spinel fromES,encompassing its synthesis,metal enrichment,and thermodynamic stability.The pyro-metallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes for spinel synthesis were discussed,with a focus on the critical role of thermodynamic data in predicting the stability and formation of spinel structures.The crystallographic and magnetic properties of spinels,with their applications in environmental remediation and energy storage are highlighted.The article provides a comprehensive reviewon the recycling of HMs-rich spinel fromES,offering a means to recycle HMs,mitigate ecological harm,and contribute to a circular economy through the recovery and application of valuable materials.The selective leaching of metals from ES also faces challenges,which was limited by the separation,purification steps and high energy consumption.This high energy consumption is a significant operational cost and also contributes to environmental concerns related to carbon emissions.It is essential to address the challenges through continued research and development,improved technologies,and supportive regulatory frameworks.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52222302)。
文摘Poly(L-lactide)(PLLA)is one of the best candidates as a bio-based plastic material for circular economy because of its biodegradability sustainability,recyclability,and good thermal and mechanical properties.The industrial production of PLLA is mainly from tin(II)_(2)-ethylhexanoate[Sn(Oct)_(2)]-catalyzed ring-opening polymerization(ROP)of L-LA in melt and bulk conditions at high temperatures(150-200℃).Despite the huge efforts devoted to the development of organometallics with low toxicity and many highly active catalysts under mild laboratory conditions,very few candidates can compete with Sn(Oct)_(2) under industrially relevant conditions.Herein,we report novel zinc complexes bearing phenylimino-pyridine-phenolate ligands as efficient catalysts for L-LA polymerization under both mild and industrially relevant conditions,with a turnover frequency as high as 6200 h^(-1).The best performing catalyst competed well with Sn(Oct)_(2) under industrial conditions and afforded colorless and semicrystalline PLLA.In addition,preliminary depolymerization experiments suggested that the new catalysts can also be used for the chemical recycling of commercial PLLA directly to L-LA with high selectivity under bulk and melt conditions.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[Grant Nos.52100210 and 72061147003].
文摘Recycling postconsumer beverage cartons reduces carbon emissions by minimizing both direct emissions from disposal via incineration or landfills,and by reducing the demand for producing virgin materials.However,the contribution that recycling beverage carton could make to China’s carbon reduction ambitions remains unknown.This study establishes a framework for evaluating the carbon emissions reduction potential of recycling postconsumer beverage cartons from a life-cycle perspective and calculates the potential carbon reductions for 31 Chinese provinces,including trajectories for 2030.We identify key factors that could greatly influence the total emissions reduction potential across all provinces,including the proportion of paperboard used and the emission factor of primary aluminum production.We show the incineration rate and electricity emission factor explain variations among provinces when recycling volumes are held constant.Integrated direct extrusion recycling technology has a greater dependence on electricity than the separating method and is therefore more significantly affected by the electricity emission factor.In 2030,recycling under one of five shared Socioeconomic Pathway scenarios considered shows the highest potential for carbon emissions reduction(median=21304 tons of CO_(2) equivalents).This study provides valuable insights for policymakers seeking to quantify subsidy levels and design long-term plans for beverage carton recycling to promote a circular economy.
基金supported by the National Key Research & Development Program of China (2022YFB3805300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U22A20411)+1 种基金Major Science and Technology Innovation Projects in Shandong Province(2022CXGC020415)the support provided by the Joint-Laboratory of the University of Science and Technology of China and East China Engineering Science and Technology Co.,Ltd
文摘The recycling and resource utilization of high-value metals from spent lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)is a critical challenge for achieving sustainable development.While conventional hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical recycling methods dominate the industry,they suffer from significantdrawbacks,including high pollution,excessive energy consumption,and suboptimal metal purity.In contrast,electrochemical recycling technology,leveraging electro-driven chemical reactions and selective ion migration,offers a promising alternative by minimizing acid/alkali usage and simplifying recovery processes,thereby enabling greener,more efficient,and energy-saving metal extraction.Based on the structural integrity of cathode materials during recycling,this review categorizes electrochemical approaches into indirect and direct recycling methods.Key aspects such as production purity,ion separation efficiency,and energy consumption in spent LIB recycling are critically examined.Furthermore,this review systematically evaluates electrodialysis and electrolysis techniques,highlighting their respective advantages and limitations.Finally,from a green production perspective,we discuss prospects for cost-effective and environmentally benign LIB recycling strategies,providing insights to guide the advancement of sustainable battery recycling technologies.
文摘Current ever-accumulating plastic waste can be considered a significant carbon resource for energy conversion and chemical production.The development of new approaches for upcycling plastic waste through chemical degradation may enable circularity and promote closed-loop recycling of carbon sources compared to traditional recycling methods.Zeolite,a widely used solid acid catalyst with high industrial potential in petroleum and biomass refining,has been extensively studied for its role in transforming plastics.In this review,we present an overview of zeolite-based catalytic systems for the chemical recycling of plastic waste and discuss how zeolites could potentially contribute to the future development of a circular economy.To provide a comprehensive understanding,we begin with a brief introduction to zeolites,analyzing their key features and exploring their opportunities as well as challenges in processing plastic waste.Subsequently,we delve into the chemistry of catalytic cracking and tandem catalysis using zeolite-based catalysts on plastics.Overall,we emphasize the importance of intelligent catalyst design and lower-energy pathways to incentivize plastic upcycling while alleviating the burden caused by waste plastics.
基金Financial support from the US National Science Foundation(CBET-2101129)is acknowledged.
文摘Direct recycling methods offer a non-destructive way to regenerate degraded cathode material.The materials to be recycled in the industry typically constitute a mixture of various cathode materials extracted from a wide variety of retired lithium-ion batteries.Bridging the gap,a direct recycling method using a low-temperature sintering process is reported.The degraded cathode mixture of LMO(LiMn_(2)O_(4))and NMC(LiNiCoMnO_(2))extracted from retired LIBs was successfully regenerated by the proposed method with a low sintering temperature of 300℃ for 4 h.Advanced characterization tools were utilized to validate the full recovery of the crystal structure in the degraded cathode mixture.After regeneration,LMO/NMC cathode mixture shows an initial capacity of 144.0mAh g^(-1) and a capacity retention of 95.1%at 0.5 C for 250 cycles.The regenerated cathode mixture also shows a capacity of 83 mAh g-1 at 2 C,which is slightly higher compared to the pristine material.As a result of the direct recycling process,the electrochemical performance of degraded cathode mixture is recovered to the same level as the pristine material.Life-cycle assessment results emphasized a 90.4%reduction in energy consumption and a 51%reduction in PM2.5 emissions for lithium-ion battery packs using a direct recycled cathode mixture compared to the pristine material.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173264)the Natural Science Foundation Project of Chongqing(No.cstc2024ycjh-bgzxm0005)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.SWU-XDJH202314)The authors thanks Dr.Xi Tang in Southwest University for the technical support in the use of the vector network analyzer.
文摘Plastic waste recycling is a focal point in today's sustainable development efforts.Improper disposal can lead to secondary pollution,posing threats to the environment and human health.In this study,we aim to recycle waste epoxy resin and glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin composites via an electroless plating and a carbonization process,to design high-value-added carbon materials for microwave absorption.By pulverizing solid waste and introducing magnetic metal nanoparticles onto its surface,a composite carbon material capable of excellent microwave absorption performance was successfully developed.Specifically,doping nickel particles into carbon materials derived from glass fiber/epoxy resin achieved a wide effective absorption bandwidth(EAB)of 5.9 GHz with a matching thickness of 1.9 mm,covering nearly the entire Ku band,and achieving a minimum reflection loss(RLmin)of−36 dB simultaneously.The superior absorption performance is attributed to multiple reflections or scattering of electromagnetic waves within the material,as well as conduction and magnetic losses,dipole and interfacial polarization effects.These results demonstrate that through rational design and optimization,waste epoxy and waste glass fiber-reinforced epoxy resin-based composite materials can be effectively recycled into high-performance microwave absorbing materials,offering a straightforward and efficient pathway for waste resource utilization.
