Scientists discover bacteria that eats battery waste, making toxic disposal safe
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Boston College scientists discovered that Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans bacteria can consume iron and stainless steel from spent batteries, creating solutions that effectively recycle cathode materials without requiring toxic sulfate additives. This breakthrough could revolutionize battery recycling by making it safer, more sustainable, and less energy-intensive than current methods.
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