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Asad Ali

PhD Student

Project - Recycling of critical minerals from spent lithium-ion batteries using green solvents

This research focuses on developing sustainable and eco-friendly methods for recovering critical materials (such as lithium, nickel and cobalt) from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The increasing demand for LIBs, driven by the growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and portable electronics, presents significant challenges related to waste management, resource scarcity, and environmental sustainability. Improper disposal of end-of-life LIBs intensifies pollution, resource depletion, and health risks, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable recycling technologies.

The project aims to characterize spent LIBs to gain insights into the optimal extraction of critical minerals using green solvents. Once efficient extraction methods are established, the next phase will focus on purifying these minerals from the leachate using advanced, sustainable technologies, including membrane filtration. This integrated approach seeks to develop a comprehensive recycling framework that minimizes environmental impact while ensuring the recovered materials meet the quality requirements for reuse in new battery production.

The anticipated outcomes include creating a greener recycling process that supports a circular economy by reducing reliance on virgin resources and mitigating environmental pollution. This research will address global challenges in waste management and energy sustainability, offering economic, environmental, and social benefits. By combining green solvent-based extraction with sustainable purification techniques, the project aims to optimize the recycling of spent LIBs in an environmentally responsible and economically viable manner.

Research Areas and Interests

  • Sustainable LIB Recycling: Eco-friendly recovery of critical minerals
  • Membrane Technology: Lithium purification using nanofiltration membranes
  • Circular Economy: Reducing resource reliance, pollution, and environmental impact

Qualifications

  • M.Sc. Chemical and Energy Engineering, Otto Von Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany, 2013.
  • B.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Bahauddin, Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, 2010.

Supervisors

Contact

Asad ALI
School of Engineering

Centre for Green and Smart Energy Systems
Mineral Recovery Research Centre
Email: asad.ali@ecu.edu.au

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