About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Advances in Recycling and Environmental Technologies
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Presentation Title |
Continuous membrane liquid-liquid separation applied to the separation of Nickel and Cobalt from black mass |
Author(s) |
Ana Belen Cueva Sola, Kurniawan Kurniawan, Trevor Dzwiniel |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Ana Belen Cueva Sola |
Abstract Scope |
With the growing demand for lithium-ion batteries, developing efficient recycling methods is essential to reduce dependence on imported primary resources and improve U.S. domestic supply chains. This study focuses on recovering valuable metals from battery black mass using a multistage continuous membrane-assisted liquid-liquid Extraction Platform. To achieve high recovery rates and effective separation of nickel and cobalt, the research will optimize solvent extraction conditions, including pH, organic-to-aqueous (O/A) phase ratio, extractant type and concentration, temperature, and number of stages. The recovered materials will be further purified to meet rigorous industrial standards, enabling their reintegration into the synthesis of new cathode materials for battery manufacturing. By improving the yield and selectivity of metal recovery processes, this work aims to enhance domestic production capabilities, reduce reliance on foreign supply, and strengthen supply chains critical for energy technologies and electric vehicles. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Undecided |
Keywords |
Hydrometallurgy, Extraction and Processing, Copper / Nickel / Cobalt |