System and method for processing an end-of-life or reduced performance energy storage and/or conversion device using a supercritical fluid
US8067107B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49108
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of refurbishing a lithium-containing energy storage and/or conversion device is disclosed, wherein the energy storage and/or conversion device includes electrodes and an electrolyte, and wherein the method includes substantially removing the electrolyte from the energy storage and/or conversion device, substantially removing waste products from surfaces of the electrodes, and adding a new quantity of electrolyte to the energy storage and/or conversion device.
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