Scientists uncover hidden cause of critical metal loss in lithium battery recycling
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Trace aluminum in lithium batteries impedes recycling by replacing cobalt in cathodes, forming stable bonds that make nickel, cobalt, and manganese harder to extract, necessitating new dismantling methods and solvent strategies for better metal recovery.
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