New battery recycling system in Germany allows for 70% lithium recovery

Pile of used batteries

Researchers at a German public research university have found a way to recover 70% of lithium from battery waste without corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, or prior sorting of materials. Not only is the method highly energy-efficient, but it is also a simple enough process that it can be used on an industrial scale. Read more.

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