Advanced Materials and Technologies for Saggar Manufacturing, Recycling, and Sustainable Utilization of Lithium/Sodium-Based Resources

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on cutting-edge advancements in the development and recycling of saggars (kiln furniture) for lithium-ion battery (LIB) and sodium-ion battery (SIB) cathode materials, alongside the sustainable chemical utilization of lithium-bearing minerals and resource recovery from lithium-containing solid wastes. With the rapid development of the energy storage industry and power batteries, there is an urgent need for efficient and environmentally friendly material synthesis, processing, and circular economy practice strategies. Topics of interest include but are not limited to the design of durable, high-temperature-resistant saggars for cathode material calcination; recycling technologies for spent saggars and electrode materials; the extraction and purification of lithium from ores (e.g., spodumene) and industrial residues; and innovative approaches for upcycling solid wastes (e.g., lithium slag, end-of-life batteries) into functional materials. We welcome contributions exploring novel synthesis routes, waste-to-resource conversion mechanisms, life-cycle assessment, and AI-driven optimization for process efficiency.

This Special Issue aims to bridge fundamental research and industrial applications, promoting green engineering solutions for the entire energy materials value chain.

Dr. Zhenhua Sun
Guest Editor

Dr. Aolei Gao
Guest Editor Assistant

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