“…With the rapid advancement of energy storage technology and the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, the demand for metals like nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), and manganese (Mn) has surged worldwide [ 12 , 13 ]. Lithium (Li), a critical component of lithium-ion batteries [ 14 , 15 ], has experienced a significant increase in price as a result [ 16 , 17 ]. To address this challenge and maximize the utilization of secondary resources, the recycling of waste lithium batteries has gained immense strategic importance [ 18 , 19 ].…”