By
G. Pistoia, Via Giorgio Scalia 10, 00136 Rome, Italy
J.-P. Wiaux, Titalyse S.A, Route des Acacias 54bis, CH-1227 Carouge, Geneva, Switzerland
S.P. Wolsky, 1900 Cocoanut Road, Boca Raton, Florida, FL 33432, USA
Description
This book covers all aspects of spent battery collection and recycling. First of all, the legislative and regulatory updates are addressed
and the main institutions and programs worldwide are mentioned. An overview of the existing battery systems, of the chemicals used in
them and their hazardous properties is made, followed by a survey of the major industrial recycling processes. The safety and efficiency
of such processes are stressed. Particular consideration is given to the released emissions, i.e. to the impact on human health and
the environment. Methods for the evaluation of this impact are described. Several chapters deal with specific battery chemistries:
lead-acid, nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride, zinc (carbon and alkaline), lithium and lithium-ion. For each type of battery, details
are provided on the collection/recycling process from the technical, economic and environmental viewpoint. The chemicals recoverable
from each process and remarketable are mentioned. A chapter deals with recovering of the large batteries powering electric vehicles,
e.g. lead-acid, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion. The final chapter is devoted to the important topic of collecting batteries from
used electrical and electronic equipment. The uncontrolled disposal of these devices still containing their batteries contributes to
environmental pollution.
Included in series
Industrial Chemistry Library
Audience:
For academic institutions, battery recycling industries, governmental agencies, battery producers. This book will also be of interest
to environment protection institutions and companies dealing with recycled chemicals.
