Deactivation of End-of-Life Batteries
Abstract
Batteries can contain significant amounts of energy at the end of life. Improper handling during transportation or disposal of end-of-life batteries can lead to fires and chemical exposures. This report explores methods to deactivate end-of-life batteries by removing all residual energy, with an emphasis on energy-dense lithium-ion cells. A review of industrial and academic deactivation methods is provided, along with an experimental evaluation of salt-water immersion as a deactivation method conducted at the Naval Research Laboratory.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 13, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1210839
Entities
People
- Corey T Love
- Grodon H. Waller
- Rachel Carter
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory