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Studies from MPI-SusMat, the University of Maryland, and Rice University target distinct bottlenecks across the battery stack.

Studies from MPI-SusMat, the University of Maryland, and Rice University target distinct bottlenecks across the battery stack.

Advances in anode design, materials recovery, and dendrite behavior are addressing key limitations in modern battery systems.

Advances in anode design, materials recovery, and dendrite behavior are addressing key limitations in modern battery systems.

Tartaric acid from grapes, a wine-industry discard, offers a low-cost, environmentally friendly option for cobalt and…

Tartaric acid from grapes, a wine-industry discard, offers a low-cost, environmentally friendly option for cobalt and nickel extraction from…

Two research teams have developed sustainable, efficient options for recovering key metals from spent lithium-ion batteries.

Two research teams have developed sustainable, efficient options for recovering key metals from spent lithium-ion batteries.

Researchers have developed an electrochemical method to recover over 95% of nickel and cobalt from used lithium-ion…

Researchers have developed an electrochemical method to recover over 95% of nickel and cobalt from used lithium-ion batteries with over 99% purity.

Researchers demonstrated that ultrathin Ti3C2Tx MXene films can replace copper current collectors.

Researchers demonstrated that ultrathin Ti3C2Tx MXene films can replace copper current collectors.

Researchers have discovered that aluminum contamination during conventional recycling processes inhibits critical metal recovery.

Researchers have discovered that aluminum contamination during conventional recycling processes inhibits critical metal recovery.

Researchers have used ultrasound to stabilize an oil-water mixture to extract valuable metals from used lithium-ion batteries.

Researchers have used ultrasound to stabilize an oil-water mixture to extract valuable metals from used lithium-ion batteries.

Hard carbon in rice hull ash can be upcycled for higher-capacity battery materials.

Hard carbon in rice hull ash can be upcycled for higher-capacity battery materials.

The recycling method uses microwaves and a biodegradable solvent to recover lithium from used batteries.

The recycling method uses microwaves and a biodegradable solvent to recover lithium from used batteries.

Researchers develop two recycling techniques to recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries.

Researchers develop two recycling techniques to recover valuable materials from used lithium-ion batteries.

Jaguar has partnered with a U.K. company to create portable battery storage systems made from used Land Rover EV batteries.

Jaguar has partnered with a U.K. company to create portable battery storage systems made from used Land Rover EV batteries.

An improved battery recycling approach directly extracts active lithium from spent batteries at room temperature.

An improved battery recycling approach directly extracts active lithium from spent batteries at room temperature.

Capacity-recovery technology from Toyota may be the quickest way to revive lithium-ion batteries without dismantling them.

Capacity-recovery technology from Toyota may be the quickest way to revive lithium-ion batteries without dismantling them.

A multinational research team in China unveils a carbon dioxide electrolysis system achieving unprecedented operational…

A multinational research team in China unveils a carbon dioxide electrolysis system achieving unprecedented operational durability.

While advances in battery technology have focused on charging and performance, the issue of recycling efficacy has…

While advances in battery technology have focused on charging and performance, the issue of recycling efficacy has received less research…

With advanced measurement and analytics techniques, Circu Li-ion is looking to reimagine battery waste management.

With advanced measurement and analytics techniques, Circu Li-ion is looking to reimagine battery waste management.

As concerns over EV battery waste become more prominent, more and more organizations are exploring new approaches.

As concerns over EV battery waste become more prominent, more and more organizations are exploring new approaches.

Following the life—and afterlife—of an EV battery puts a pervasive industry misperception to rest.

Following the life—and afterlife—of an EV battery puts a pervasive industry misperception to rest.