SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 12, 2025Interesting Engineering

Scientists’ new method uses batteries’ own energy to recover 95% of key metals

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Scientists developed a battery recycling method that uses stored energy to trigger controlled thermal runaway, recovering 95% of lithium, cobalt, and manganese without external energy or harsh chemicals.

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