SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 13, 2025Interesting Engineering

Dead lithium batteries resurrected with molten salt magic, retaining 81% power

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Chinese researchers developed a new method to regenerate degraded lithium-ion battery cathodes using high-temperature molten salts. The process restores battery capacity to 81.2% after 200 cycles at 33.8°F, potentially addressing the growing issue of battery waste and improving recycling efficiency.

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