SYSTEMS FOR RECYCLING VOLATILE BATTERY SOURCES

摘要

The invention is directed to systems and methods for the recycling of lithium ion batteries or the like. The system methods include comminution and destruction of used batteries, controlling the explosive reaction of the battery components during processing, and processing the materials into a suitable form for sampling and recycling.

主权项

1. A process for the recycling of electrical storage batteries having hazardous anode, cathode and electrolyte combinations comprising:
a) supplying a source of batteries, b) comminuting the batteries to generate a comminuted material and expose the volatile components thereof, c) introducing the comminuted material into a neutralizing medium to form a neutralized material; d) forming a substantially homogenous material from the neutralized material; and e) sampling of the substantially homogenous material.