In recent years, with the rapid popularity of new energy vehicles, energy storage systems, and smart devices, the demand for lithium batteries has experienced explosive growth. Sementara itu, a large number of retired batteries are entering the recycling process. The decade from 2020 to 2030 will be a key period for lithium battery recycling technology from the beginning to maturity.
What role will recycled materials play in the global supply chain by 2030?
By 2030, the cumulative volume of retired lithium batteries worldwide will exceed 12 million tons, several times the amount in 2020.
Lithium Recycling Share
Nickel Recycling Rate
Cobalt Recovery Share
How Will Lithium Battery Recycling Technology Evolve from 2020 to 2030?
Lithium battery recycling technology primarily follows three approaches: mechanical recycling, pyrolytic treatment, and hydrometallurgy.
Prior to 2020, mechanical recycling primarily relied on manual dismantling and basic crushing. Traditional manual disassembly is not only inefficient but also carries risks of short circuits and leakage.
Since entering 2020, YUSHUNXIN has launched electronic waste shredder. YUSHUNXIN introduced an intelligent disassembly system that completes automatic shell removal, electrolyte extraction, and graded crushing processes. Electronic waste shredder incorporates a low-temperature crushing system and inert gas protection system to prevent thermal runaway and the volatilization of organic gases.
Manufacturers began widely adopting pyrolysis technology around 2020 to remove electrolyte and organic binders, but it requires high energy and complex emissions treatment.
Namun begitu, our low-temperature pyrolysis furnace employs an inert gas circulation system that enables efficient decomposition of organic matter below 500°C, with a 30% reduction in energy consumption from traditional equipment. Yang lebih penting, this lithium battery recycling technology is equipped with exhaust gas purification and recovery modules, which provides assurance for enterprises to reduce carbon emissions and environmental risks.
Hydrometallurgy represents the most efficient technological approach for metal recovery, and the key lies in precisely controlling the leaching, perpisahan, and purification processes.
YUSHUNXIN hydrometallurgical equipment employs a multi-stage reactor design. Selain itu, it combines acid addition with temperature control systems to automatically adjust leaching parameters according to different battery materials. Through selective extraction and electrowinning technologies, the recovery rates for lithium, nickel, and cobalt can reach over 95%, 98%, dan 96%, respectively.
Can different types of batteries have the same recycling process?
There are numerous types of lithium batteries, such as ternary (NCM/NCA), lithium iron phosphate (LFP), lithium manganese oxide, and lithium titanate. Different battery systems have distinct requirements for recycling processes.
Technology and interface planning
Compare pretreatment, conditioning and separation architectures using current material evidence, not universal performance claims.
Incoming material
Battery evolution, chemistry share, cell-to-pack architecture and receiver requirements.
Expected outputs
Route-specific fractions and evidence plan.
Project interfaces
Safety case, process control, emissions, residue, utilities and downstream qualification.
Use only the row matching the selected process boundary.
| Catalogue reference | Kapasiti | Power | Physical envelope | Included boundary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YSX public familyPublic equipment family | 500–1,000 kg/h | 102–238 kW | 20–35 m line; 7.5–19.5 t | Standard equipment-family envelope; no per-model allocation |
| YSX-LR500LR complete line | 500 kg/j | 320 kW | 40 × 15 × 7.5 m | Conditioning, separation and gas-treatment line |
| YSX-LR1000LR complete line | 1,000 kg/j | 410 kW | 45 × 17 × 7.5 m | Conditioning, separation and gas-treatment line |
| Project reference - 500Earlier integrated layout | 500 kg/j | 300 kW | 60 × 7 × 7 m | Earlier layout without a published model label |
| Project reference - 1000Earlier integrated layout | 1,000 kg/j | 349 kW | 80 × 7 × 7 m | Earlier layout without a published model label |
Configuration rule: catalogue capacity is a planning reference. Stable throughput, installed/operating power, footprint, recovery, purity, emissions and utility demand require the approved equipment list, representative material and written acceptance conditions.
Information required before configuration and quotation
- Representative material photos, specifications and available sample.
- Required capacity plus hours per shift, shifts per day and operating days.
- Output sasaran, sampling method and downstream receiver requirements.
- Site country, available power, fuel, air, compressed air and building limits.
- Local environmental, fire, storage and occupational-safety requirements.
- Requested delivery boundary: peralatan, susun atur, installation, commissioning and training.
