Lithium Ion Batteries: Recycling and Repurposing

This resource contains a set of eleven modules and supporting labs developed by Grand Valley State University and Muskegon Community College concerning processes for the remanufacturing, repurposing, and recycling of advanced energy storage systems. This resource was developed for use in community college and university programs as well as on-the job training through seed funding from the CAAT. Included with each module is an overview of the topic and lab activities with review questions (instructor version with solutions included).

Modules included:
    •    I-A Batteries
    •    I-B Battery packs
    •    II-A Disassembly 
    •    II-B Physical Assessment
    •    II-C Charging
    •    II-D Diagnosis
    •    III-A Concerns for Recycling and Repurposing Batteries
    •    III-B General Considerations
    •    IV-A Post-Diagnosis/Sorting
    •    IV-B Post-Diagnosis/Re-Packaging
    •    IV-C General Considerations