Business models for the circular economy, or circular business models, is a growing field of research applied in various industries. Global sustainability trends, such as electrification of the transport sector and increased energy consumption from renewable sources, have led to rapid growth in the number of batteries produced, especially lithium-ion based batteries. Sustainable lifetime management, including end-of-life, needs development to avoid social and environmental harm and potentially to recapture economic value as the use of these batteries increases. Current research primarily focuses on technical and economic issues based on recycling and the second use of batteries rather than circular business models. This study's purpose is to explore the circular business models, drivers, barriers, and stakeholders required to enable value recapturing. The Delphi panel method was applied to communicate with battery experts from various disciplines. The study's findings reveal that the favored circular business model includes several circular strategies. According to the expert panel, the most critical driver is national and international regulations and policies; the most critical barrier is financial viability; the most critical stakeholders are governments and vehicle manufacturers.

循环经济的商业模式或循环商业模式是一个不断增长的研究领域，应用于各个行业。全球可持续发展趋势，例如运输部门的电气化和可再生能源能源消耗的增加，导致生产的电池数量快速增长，尤其是锂离子电池。可持续的生命周期管理，包括生命周期的终结，需要发展以避免社会和环境危害，并随着这些电池使用量的增加有可能重新获得经济价值。目前的研究主要集中在基于回收和电池二次使用而非循环商业模式的技术和经济问题上。本研究的目的是探索循环商业模式、驱动因素、障碍、和利益相关者需要实现价值重获。应用德尔福面板法与各学科的电池专家进行交流。研究结果表明，受欢迎的循环商业模式包括几种循环策略。据专家小组称，最关键的驱动因素是国家和国际法规和政策；最关键的障碍是财务可行性；最关键的利益相关者是政府和汽车制造商。最关键的障碍是财务可行性；最关键的利益相关者是政府和汽车制造商。最关键的障碍是财务可行性；最关键的利益相关者是政府和汽车制造商。