New tech recovers 92% of EV battery metals

A new battery recycling technique has been developed that can recover up to 92% of the valuable metals found in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The process involves transforming old lithium-ion batteries into high-performance components that can retain 88% of their capacity even after 500 charging cycles. This innovative approach aims to address the growing challenge of managing the increasing volume of EV batteries reaching the end of their lifespan. By recovering the critical metals, such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel, the process helps to reduce the environmental impact and reliance on mining new raw materials for battery production. The technology, developed by researchers, utilizes a combination of physical and chemical methods to extract the metals and recycle them into new battery materials. This efficiency in metal recovery, coupled with the ability to maintain battery performance, could have significant implications for the sustainability of the EV industry and the circular economy of battery materials.