Systems and methods for recycling electrochemical energy storage devices
US10270139B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/84
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for dismantling and/or recycling liquid metal batteries. Such methods can include cryogenically freezing liquid metal battery components, melting and separating liquid metal battery components, and/or treating liquid metal battery components with water.
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