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@article{Chakrabarti:2026:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.239475,
author = {Chakrabarti, BK and Hayyan, M and Syed, Putra SS and nan, TY and Mu, T and Zulkifli, LS and Manan, NSA and Basirun, WJ and Qiao, Y and Bayazt, MK and Hayat, Soyta S and Rubio-Garcia, J and Shah, N and AlNashef, IM and Hallett, JP and Hajimolana, YS and Low, CTJ},
doi = {10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.239475},
journal = {Journal of Power Sources},
title = {Deep eutectic solvents in battery recycling: A sustainable path forward},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.239475},
volume = {670},
year = {2026}
}
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TY - JOUR
AB - The recycling of various energy storage materials, including but not limited to lithium-based batteries, has become increasingly important due to the rapid growth of the battery sector and its potential to strain global material supply chains. Recycling not only helps recover valuable metals and minerals but also reduces reliance on environmentally harmful mining practices and creates local economic opportunities. However, current recycling methods often involve chemical processes that are not entirely environmentally friendly. As a greener alternative, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are drawing attention for their potential in battery recycling technologies. This review explores the progress on DESs in this field. It also examines the recycling of polymer components, often overlooked but crucial for a complete recycling strategy. Furthermore, a brief life-cycle-assessment (LCA) is included to evaluate the environmental benefits and limitations of DES-based recycling. Early integration of LCA can guide sustainable process development, identify environmental trade-offs, and support sound decision-making, aligning emerging recycling technologies with sustainability targets and regulatory frameworks. While energy storage represents the bottleneck to a successful energy transition, the recycling of materials used in storage devices constitutes the foundation of a true circular economy, in which DES systems possess the potential to play a pivotal role.
AU - Chakrabarti,BK
AU - Hayyan,M
AU - Syed,Putra SS
AU - nan,TY
AU - Mu,T
AU - Zulkifli,LS
AU - Manan,NSA
AU - Basirun,WJ
AU - Qiao,Y
AU - Bayazt,MK
AU - Hayat,Soyta S
AU - Rubio-Garcia,J
AU - Shah,N
AU - AlNashef,IM
AU - Hallett,JP
AU - Hajimolana,YS
AU - Low,CTJ
DO - 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.239475
PY - 2026///
SN - 0378-7753
TI - Deep eutectic solvents in battery recycling: A sustainable path forward
T2 - Journal of Power Sources
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.239475
VL - 670
ER -