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Scientists Make Breakthrough With Simple, Cost-Effective Method To Recycle Old Batteries: 'Holds Great Potential'

11 Dec 2024 | Abstracted from The Cool Down

"...rejuvenating baths can restore the crucial battery parts to nearly pristine conditions...the process includes cathode immersion in a replenishing solution that puts lithium ions back in the electrode, bringing it to its original state...

"The direct recycling of discarded electric vehicle batteries holds great potential for significantly reducing carbon emissions and establishing a circular resource economy."

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