Scientists in Germany Develop Innovative EV Battery Recycling Method for Dry-Processed Cathodes Scientists in Germany have paved the way for more sustainable, cost-effective, and circular battery production with the development of a groundbreaking method for recycling EV batteries with dry-processed cathodes. This innovative approach marks a significant milestone in the quest for efficient and environmentally […]
Japan’s method to recycle used magnets for EVs recovers over 90% of rare-earth elements
Japan’s Innovative Method Recycles Used Magnets for EVs, Recovering Over 90% of Rare-Earth Elements Researchers at Kyoto University have developed a new method for separating and recycling rare-earth elements from used magnets, a breakthrough that could revolutionize the way we approach sustainability in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. With the global shift towards renewable energy […]
Australia’s old solar panels hold more silver than the nation’s biggest mine
Australia’s old solar panels hold more silver than the nation’s biggest mine Australia may soon recycle solar panels in a way that recovers valuable silver without destroying the precious resource. As the country faces the challenge of managing end-of-life solar panels, researchers have discovered a hidden treasure within these seemingly obsolete devices. In fact, the […]
Scientists uncover hidden cause of critical metal loss in lithium battery recycling
Aluminum: The Hidden Culprit Behind Critical Metal Loss in Lithium Battery Recycling Aluminum is quietly sabotaging lithium battery recycling at the atomic level. In a new study published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A, scientists have uncovered a surprising discovery that sheds light on the challenges faced in the recycling process of lithium batteries. […]
New 3D printer can make coffee mug from banana peels, turns food waste into useful goods
From Food Waste to Useful Goods: MIT’s 3D Printer Revolutionizes Recycling Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a specialized 3D printer that has the capability to transform food waste into useful goods. In a groundbreaking innovation, this new technology enables the creation of everyday items, such as a coffee mug, using […]
Dead EV batteries turned into high-grade lithium with ‘milestone’ European tech
Dead EV batteries turned into high-grade lithium with ‘milestone’ European tech A collaboration between two European companies, Syensqo and Cylib, has achieved a first in the sustainable energy sector by developing groundbreaking technology that transforms dead electric vehicle (EV) batteries into high-grade lithium. This innovative approach not only addresses the mounting concern of battery waste […]
Scientists plan to turn 950 billion discarded pandemic face masks into EV electronics
From Pandemic Waste to Electric Vehicles: How Scientists Are Revolutionizing Recycling Researchers in Australia and China have devised a way to transform mountains of pandemic-era polypropylene waste into cutting-edge electronic components for electric vehicles (EVs). With an estimated 950 billion discarded face masks worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for sustainable solutions to […]
China’s new rubbing tech recycles dead batteries without fire, fumes, waste
China’s New Rubbing Tech Recycles Dead Batteries Without Fire, Fumes, Waste With more and more electric vehicles, gadgets, and solar energy systems being used worldwide, the issue of how to dispose of dead batteries has become a pressing concern. Traditional methods of battery recycling often involve fire, fumes, and the generation of harmful waste, posing […]
Ultrasound tech reveals fire-causing defects in EV and phone batteries in seconds
Ultrasound Tech Reveals Fire-Causing Defects in EV and Phone Batteries in Seconds As battery-related fires increase globally, a new method developed by researchers at Drexel University could revolutionize the detection of fire-causing defects in electric vehicle (EV) and phone batteries. With the ever-growing demand for safer and more efficient energy storage solutions, this breakthrough in […]
Ultra-precise US nano scans help revive dead EV batteries with pinpoint recyclingÂ
Ultra-Precise US Nano Scans Help Revive Dead EV Batteries with Pinpoint Recycling Lithium-ion batteries power everything from electric cars to grid storage. Nearly all the world’s electric vehicles (EVs) run on lithium-ion batteries, making them a crucial component in the transition to a greener, more sustainable future. However, as these batteries age, they lose their […]