In the end, thanks to the anticipation of a large volume of both EVs and consumer products powered by batteries, key players in academia, industry and government, have identified the potential of LIB recycling. However, the interest on this topic is not only driven by the possible economic gains of recycling, but also by the recent introduction of strict sustainability policies. A clear example are the directives and regulations targeted to batteries in the EU, emphasizing the mandatory use of recycled elements like lithium in newly manufactured batteries.