An exploratory study of lead recovery in lead-acid battery lifecycle in US market: An evidence-based approach

被引:29
作者
Genaidy, A. M. [1 ]
Sequeira, R. [1 ]
Tolaymat, T. [2 ]
Kohler, J. [3 ]
Rinder, M. [4 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221 USA
[2] US EPA, Off Res & Dev, Cincinnati, OH 45268 USA
[3] US EPA, Off Solid Waste & Emergency Response, Cincinnati, OH 45268 USA
[4] WorldTek Inc, Cincinnati, OH USA
关键词
Lead-acid batteries; Lifecycle assessment; Recycling; Recovery; Sustainable;
D O I
10.1016/j.scitotenv.2008.07.043
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
Background: This research examines lead recovery and recycling in lead-acid batteries (LAB) which account for 88% of US lead consumption. We explore strategies to maximize lead recovery and recycling in the LAB lifecycle. Currently, there is limited information on recycling rates for LAB in the published literature and is derived from a single source. Therefore, its recycling efforts in the US has been unclear so as to determine the maximum opportunities for metal recovery and recycling in the face of significant demands for LAB particularly in the auto industry. Objectives: The research utilizes an evidence-based approach to: (1) determine recycling rates for lead recovery in the LAB product lifecycle for the US market; and (2) quantify and identify opportunities where lead recovery and recycling can be improved. Methods: A comprehensive electronic search of the published literature was conducted to gather information on different LAB recycling models and actual data used to calculate recycling rates based on product lifecycle for the US market to identify strategies for increasing lead recovery and recycling. Results: The electronic search yielded five models for calculating LAB recycling rates. The description of evidence was documented for each model. Furthermore, an integrated model was developed to identify and quantify the maximum opportunities for lead recovery and recycling. Results showed that recycling rates declined during the period spanning from 1999 to 2006. opportunities were identified for recovery and recycling of lead in the LAB product lifecycle. Concluding remarks: One can deduce the following from the analyses undertaken in this report: (1) lead recovery and recycling has been stable between 1999 and 2006; (2) lead consumption has increased at an annual rate of 2.25%, thus, the values derived in this study for opportunities dealing with lead recovery and recycling underestimate the amount of lead in scrap and waste generated; and (3) the opportunities for maximizing lead recovery and recycling are centered on spent batteries left with consumers, mishandled LAB sent to auto wreckers, slag resulting from recycling technology process inefficiencies, and lead lost in municipal waste. (C) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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