Table 1 LIB key elements, element designations, and designation price ranges.

From: Lithium-ion battery recycling—a review of the material supply and policy infrastructure

Designation

Elements

Price range (USD/mt)*

Critical elements

Li, Ni, Mn, Co

790.00–35,000.00

Noncritical elements

Al, Cu, C, Fe, P

28.00–8300.00

  1. The given price ranges are based on the following compounds: LiOH, MnSO4, NiSO4, Co, FeSO4, Al, Cu, phosphoric acid, and natural graphite.