Course Overview
Explore the future of clean energy through the lens of electric vehicle (EV) battery recycling and sustainability. In this hands-on course, students investigate lithium-ion battery composition, recovery techniques, and lifecycle assessment (LCA) methods. Learners gain practical experience in lab-based material processing and analyze real-world industry strategies. Designed for those in chemical engineering, environmental science, and clean energy sectors, this course empowers students to contribute to the circular economy and sustainable technology innovation.
Prerequisite(s)
- Recommended background: Chemistry and math skills.
Credits
3.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the chemical composition and failure mechanisms of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
- Apply hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical techniques to recover critical metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel from battery waste.
- Conduct electrochemical testing and evaluate battery materials using lifecycle assessment (LCA) tools.
- Analyze the environmental and economic impacts of battery recycling within the context of circular economy principles.
- Design and present sustainable battery recycling strategies based on real-world industry case studies and lab-based experimentation.
Effective as of Winter 2026
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