An overview on the current processes for the recycling of batteries

The objective of this study is to describe the main battery-recycling processes currently used and those that are being developed. Technological options are presented for the recycling of lead acid, Zn-C, Zn-MnO2, nickel metal hydride, nickel-cadmium, lithium and lithium ion batteries. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.