Tlek Ketegenov, Kaster Kamunur
This study investigates the ultrasound-assisted leaching of Li and Co from spent batteries using a deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of polyethylene glycol and thiourea. The synergistic effect of ultrasound and DESs was explored to enhance the efficiency of Li and Co recovery. The experimental results demonstrated that ultrasound significantly accelerates the leaching process, achieving up to four times higher recovery rates compared to traditional methods. Optimal leaching conditions were identified at a solid-to-liquid ratio of 0.02 g/g, a temperature of 160 ◦C, and periodic ultrasound exposure. Under these conditions, the leaching efficiency reached 74% for Li and 71% for Co within 24 h. A kinetic analysis revealed that the ultrasound application shifts the rate-limiting step from a mixed control of mass transfer and chemical reactions to predominantly chemical reaction control, reducing the activation energy by approximately 27%.
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