UKBIC releases White Paper on air entrainment in battery slurries
Why It Matters for ITAD
ITADs handle increasing volumes of end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Manufacturing defects like those caused by air entrainment can lead to higher internal failure rates and safety hazards (thermal runaway) during collection, testing, storage, and processing. Understanding these root causes helps assess risks in received batteries and informs safer handling/disassembly protocols.
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has issued a new white paper outlining its latest work to address one of the most persistent issues in lithium‑ion battery production: air entrainment within electrode slurries during wet slurry casting. Air introduced during slurry mixing and transfer can lead to coating defects, undermining battery performance, consistency, and safety.…
Key Takeaways
- • Manufacturing defects (like slurry air pockets) contribute to latent battery failures, increasing safety risks during ITAD handling and processing.
- • Defective batteries are harder to refurbish or repurpose reliably, pushing more towards strict recycling protocols.
- • Insights into battery production flaws help ITADs refine safety procedures, testing criteria, and risk assessments for incoming battery waste.
