Chaozhi Liang, Anselmo Parnada, Adeyemisi Gbadebo, Faraj Altumi, Mo Qu, Linxiao Li, Ashwin Danny Gomes, Xiaoguo Lin, Duc Truong Pham, Yongjing Wang
{"title":"An experimental robotic cell for the disassembly of electric vehicle battery modules.","authors":"Chaozhi Liang, Anselmo Parnada, Adeyemisi Gbadebo, Faraj Altumi, Mo Qu, Linxiao Li, Ashwin Danny Gomes, Xiaoguo Lin, Duc Truong Pham, Yongjing Wang","doi":"10.1007/s13243-025-00156-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s13243-025-00156-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The increasing shift towards electrification in the automotive industry has highlighted the critical need for a large-scale and efficient processing of end-of-life (EoL) lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) from electric vehicles (EVs). Linear EoL strategies, such as landfilling, pose significant environmental hazards, while recycling, repurposing, and remanufacturing offer more sustainable alternatives; however, these alternatives require scalable, safe, and cost-efficient disassembly processes. To support circular EoL practices, a prototype of a robotic cell was proposed, presenting a novel automated disassembly process for EV-LiB modules, addressing challenges in the areas of safety and cost-effectiveness. Safety was addressed by encapsulating the work area with protective windows and implementing a safety system that suspends operation if safety conditions are not met. Cost-effectiveness was achieved by implementing a cell layout and robot program that can easily be reconfigured to be compatible with a range of Battery module designs available in the market, and utilising low-cost tools. This paper also presents a methodology for assessing the economic impact of the robotic cell. Initial assessments conducted on a mock-up Samsung model 12S1P Battery module demonstrate that the robotic cell can match the productivity of 5.50 workers within a workweek, saving over £15,000 per month in operational expenses, leading to a potential payback period of 1.33 years. This research marks a step towards realising scalable and financially feasible robotic disassembly systems for EoL EV-LiBs, promoting a circular economy in the automotive sector.</p>","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"15 2-3","pages":"381-410"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12515223/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145287186","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimizing sustainable supply of essential materials in a circular economy: a CoCoSo-SWARA based approach","authors":"S. Agarwal, Mohit Tyagi, R. Garg, Amit Chopra","doi":"10.1007/s13243-024-00141-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-024-00141-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":" 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141370975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Reconfigurable Cellular Remanufacturing Architecture: a multi-objective design approach","authors":"Camilo Mejía-Moncayo, J. Kenné, Lucas A. Hof","doi":"10.1007/s13243-024-00139-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-024-00139-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"118 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140079466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jia Yuik Chong, Muhamad Zameri Mat Saman, Norshafadila Ngadiman
{"title":"Sustainable remanufacturing management approaches and applications model in end-of-life vehicles: a critical review and classification","authors":"Jia Yuik Chong, Muhamad Zameri Mat Saman, Norshafadila Ngadiman","doi":"10.1007/s13243-024-00138-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-024-00138-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"81 21","pages":"169-184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140087297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A mathematical model for aerospace product MRO scheduling with remanufacturing","authors":"Yasser Ghamary, Mingyuan Chen","doi":"10.1007/s13243-024-00135-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-024-00135-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"97 4","pages":"1-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139802182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A mathematical model for aerospace product MRO scheduling with remanufacturing","authors":"Yasser Ghamary, Mingyuan Chen","doi":"10.1007/s13243-024-00135-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-024-00135-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"1 3","pages":"1-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139862205","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploring the state of health of electric vehicle batteries at end of use; hierarchical waste flow analysis to determine the recycling and reuse potential","authors":"Narjes Fallah, Colin Fitzpatrick","doi":"10.1007/s13243-024-00137-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-024-00137-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"26 12","pages":"1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139595475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Syed Shah Alam, Mohammad Masukujjaman, Husam Ahmad Kokash, N. Hashim
{"title":"Application of TPB-SOR theory on remanufactured product buying intention among Malaysian consumers: mediation of TPB constructs and functional value","authors":"Syed Shah Alam, Mohammad Masukujjaman, Husam Ahmad Kokash, N. Hashim","doi":"10.1007/s13243-024-00136-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-024-00136-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"19 8","pages":"1-30"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139603808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Robotics for electric vehicles battery packs disassembly towards sustainable remanufacturing","authors":"Enrico Villagrossi, T. Dinon","doi":"10.1007/s13243-023-00134-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-023-00134-z","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"21 1","pages":"355 - 379"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139297639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sandra Huster, Sonja Rosenberg, Simon Glöser-Chahoud, Frank Schultmann
{"title":"Remanufacturing capacity planning in new markets—effects of different forecasting assumptions on remanufacturing capacity planning for electric vehicle batteries","authors":"Sandra Huster, Sonja Rosenberg, Simon Glöser-Chahoud, Frank Schultmann","doi":"10.1007/s13243-023-00130-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s13243-023-00130-3","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract When planning production or remanufacturing capacity, it is necessary to use forecasts. In the case of production, demand must be forecasted; in the case of remanufacturing, core supply is also uncertain. In the remanufacturing literature, there are different methods to forecast product returns in the long term, mostly material-flow analysis, system dynamics simulation, and discrete-event simulation. All methods require various assumptions to be taken. The effects of the assumptions are rarely studied, although every assumption adds a source of error. In this paper, we examine which assumptions influence long-term forecasts for remanufacturing capacity planning the most. This can help researchers and practitioners to focus on the most influencing factors and neglect those that would only add complexity without adding value. We examine assumptions concerning new product sales, product composition, product lifetime, return rate, and return quality. Our use case are electric vehicle batteries in Germany from 2022 to 2032. We find that, for the examined period, product quality and return rate have the greatest influence on capacity planning. Assumptions on an age limit for cores or a certain remaining useful life as a quality gate significantly lower the product return quantities and the resulting demand for remanufacturing capacity. The product's lifespan also influences the results, first and foremost regarding the entry point into remanufacturing activities. Sales forecasts affect the results minorly if the timeframe of the forecast and the expected product lifespan are approximately the same.","PeriodicalId":37709,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Remanufacturing","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135350451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}