Urban life now produces various waste lithium batteries. This results from their wide use and natural life cycle limits. Recycling these batteries systematically helps us recover resources. It also protects the environment and brings economic benefits. Moreover, it ensures policy compliance. Technology progress, market demand, and physical laws together cause lithium battery waste. Global electrification is speeding up. Experts expect power battery retirements to hit 10 million tons per year by 2030. Building an efficient recycling system is vital. It supports resource sustainability and environmental protection.
Lithium Battery Recycling Line
Lithium batteries have specific structures. Separating copper, aluminum, graphite, and black powder requires three steps. Each step uses different crushers and mills.
Fante focuses on shredding, crushing, and sorting equipment. As the original maker of core cutting tools, it guarantees the crushing system’s quality. The line also delivers high-quality output.
Application of Recycled Products
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Copper Powder
Recycled copper powder conducts electricity well and is highly ductile. Its purity can exceed 99%. Manufacturers can reprocess it into electrolytic copper foil. This foil serves as negative current collectors in new batteries. It also works as raw material for metal 3D printing. Recycled copper powder sells at 80–90% of original copper’s price.
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Aluminum Powder
Recycled aluminum powder is light and corrosion-resistant. Workers can process it into micron-level powder. It can become new aluminum foil for positive current collectors. It also acts as additive in high-energy fuels like solid rocket propellants. Recycled aluminum powder costs ¥15,000–¥20,000 per ton. That is 30% cheaper than new aluminum.
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Graphite
Recycled graphite contains over 95% carbon. It offers good lubrication and conductivity. After modification, it can go into low-end lithium batteries or energy storage cells. It can also replace petroleum-based lubricants to reduce friction.
