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    Colloidal probe atomic force microscopy measurements on pristine gas bubbles, agglomerates and particle-laden gas bubbles
    (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 2024-07-08) Nicklas, Jan
    This dataset contains experimental Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) force-displacement measurements of poorly wetted alumina particles (colloidal probes) < 15 µm interacting with pristine gas bubbles, agglomerates and particle-laden gas bubbles (hetero-coagulates) in an aqueous environment. The data was generated in the context of the Collaborative Research Center CRC 920 (Project ID 169148856 – subproject B04) that is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The data set is of interest for researches that study the agglomeration or hetero-coagulation in liquid environment, and it is expected to be of particular interest to those that are concerned with the simulation and modeling of these processes (for example by Discrete Element Method). The AFM raw data was baseline corrected to increase the accessibility of the data sets to those less familiar with the AFM. A detailed interpretation of the AFM data in this repository is found in https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c01781 and https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134660.
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    Influence of a pyrolysis at different temperatures on the mechanical recycling efficiency of Li-ion batteries
    (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 2024-12-12) Kaas, Alexandra; Wilke, Christian; Born, Jannik; Ahuis, Marco; Kwade, Arno; Peuker, Urs
    The integration of a pyrolysis stage into the mechanical recycling process of Li-ion batteries is supposed to improve the decoating of the electrodes, the recovery of valuable components and the overall quality of the products. The effectiveness of the pyrolysis process depends on the applied temperature as the various components of a Li-ion battery melt, evaporate and decompose at different temperatures. The decomposition temperature of the cathode binder is a crucial factor in the thermal mechanical recycling process. Temperatures below this threshold have a negative impact on the recovery rates, as the melting of binder and plastics reduces the efficiency of the recovery process. Conversely, higher temperatures facilitate the recovery of the cathode coating metals (Ni, Co, Li) into the black mass. The majority of the metals (92-98%) are recovered and, following hydrometallurgical treatment, can be reused for cell production, thereby closing the loop and reducing the consumption of raw materials and enhancing the sustainability of batteries. Moreover, the decomposition of the organic components, including binders and plastics, improves the quality of the products, thereby reducing the necessity and extent of further treatment.
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    Influence of shredder and mill settings on the material recoveries and product qualities of a two-stage mechanical recycling process of automotive lithium-ion batteries
    (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 2025-03-12) Kaas, Alexandra; Wilke, Christian; Peuker, Urs
    For a two stage shredding and milling process the yield of black mass and the elemental recovery of critical elements Ni and Li s investigated. I can be shown that the quality of the products resulting from the mechanical recycling of lithium-ion batteries significantly depends upon the parameters employed during the shredding process. Modifications to the settings have the potential to exert a considerable impact on the particle size, liberation of composites and de-coating of electrodes. The discharge grid size employed during the first shredding step shows a significant influence on the downstream separation behaviour of the casing material and separator foil. The mill speed utilised during the second comminution step determines the separation achieved between the cathode and anode. A reduction in grid size employed during the first shredding stage results in an increase in black mass yield, although the recovery of the casing is diminished. In total Ni recovery for all setting combinations is similar, a lower recovery in the first shredding step is compensated by a higher recovery after the second comminution. It was observed that an overall increase in the mill speed above 1750 rpm resulted in elevated levels of copper contamination within the black mass. The influence of eleven distinct combinations of shredder and mill settings on the black mass yield and its composition, the recovery of the separator foil and the casing, as well as the separation behaviour of the anode and cathode, were investigated.
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    Supplementary information to the publication “Influence of foam composite in lithium-ion battery packs on their mechanical recycling”
    (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 2025-05-23) Rademacher, Paul; Kaas, Alexandra; Wilke, Christian; Peuker, Urs A.
    Supplementary data to the following paper. Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) make an important contribution to the energy transition as energy storage devices for mobile and stationary applications. The recovery of the valuable materials contained in the lithium-ion batteries after their end of life is of central importance for the development of a circular economy in line with the concept of sustainability. Mechanical recycling is to be seen as a first step in this process. With processes for the mechanical recycling of LIB that have already been successfully developed and implemented, it is possible to recover most components of a LIB i.e., the materials of the anode, cathode and separator foils as well as the casing. The concentrate of the coating of the electrode foils, which is called black mass, becomes an intermediate product for hydrometallurgical recycling processes for the recovery of lithium, among other materials. Some OEM of the automotive industry are about to introduce cell-to-pack-technologies, in which individual LIB-cells are fixed and stabilised in their position inside the large battery pack with the aid of a foam material, thereby adding further materials to the battery pack. The effects of the foam on the recycling are not known yet. Within the scope of this experimental work, several technological variants to enrich and separate the foam as an individual material fraction were investigated. The holistic aim is to minimise contamination from the foam in the valuable fractions. Two different types of foam and their effect on the purity of the recycling products were analysed.
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    Variable total strain amplitude loading of 316L
    (Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, 2025-05-09) Szlosarek, Robert; Henkel, Sebastian; Nitzsche, Pia
    This project investigates the behaviour of steel 316L under variable total strain amplitude loading, with a focus on understanding the material's response to complex loading conditions. Quasistatic tensile testing and fully reversed constant amplitude fatigue tests were conducted to characterize the material's properties. The variable amplitude tests were performed under total strain control, and the resulting stress-strain hysteresis loops were analysed to reveal the occurrence of mean stress after a drop in strain amplitude. Notably, the sign of the mean stress depends on the direction of strain transition between the tensile and compression domains. Furthermore, an ideal plastic material behaviour was observed after strain increase accompanied by mean stress. To facilitate further research and model development, the experimental data are published in combination with a research paper: Variable strain amplitude loading of steel 316L – experimental results and analytical modelling