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Vegetable oil is the secret weapon in recycling lithium-ion batteries
Scientists at the University of Leicester have developed a groundbreaking method to extract valuable metals from used lithium ...
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Efficient lithium extraction method could transform battery supply chains
In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium—a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles—a team of ...
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Why Lithium Is Powering the Future: A Look at Market Trends
To meet rising demand, lithium producers are scaling up operations. New mining projects, expanded refining capacity, and ...
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Enhancing lithium-ion battery performance with roll-to-roll compatible flash process technology
A world-first technology has been developed by introducing a roll-to-roll compatible flash process into secondary battery ...
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Lithium-ion batteries are a major fire threat — here's why and what consumers can do
Lithium-ion batteries have an internal chemistry that leads to major fires and toxic pollutants when they combust. What role ...
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Residents near a fire at a California lithium battery plant worry about their health
In January, a lithium-ion battery-storage plant in Monterey County, Calif., caught fire and burned for days, prompting evacuations and school shut downs. Residents are concerned about their health.
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Lithium EV batteries get new life with 12,000 more cycles using China’s new injections
New lithium-ion battery rejuvenation method extends lifespan to 12,000 cycles, enhancing sustainability and performance for energy storage and EVs.
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Scientists cook up a green recipe for recycling lithium-ion batteries using vegetable oil
University of Leicester scientists have developed a technique for sustainably extracting valuable metals from a waste product ...
Lithium-ion battery caused massive Camden scrapyard fire, company says
A lithium-ion battery wrongly delivered to EMR scrapyard in Camden caused a massive fire Friday night, the company said.
Japan's Idemitsu to Build Lithium Sulphide Plant to Help Support Toyota's EV Plans
ANEGASAKI, Japan (Reuters) - Japan's No.2 oil refiner, Idemitsu Kosan <5019.T> plans to build a large-scale plant for lithium ...
Company cites lithium-ion battery as cause of major Camden blaze that spurred 100 families to evacuate
EMR Recycling has been the scene of multiple fires over the years, with the last major one in 2022, putting it at odds with ...
BMW Thinks Lithium-Ion Batteries Can Still Improve Before We Need Solid-State
Solid-state batteries are far away and expensive, but BMW's next-gen EVs will offer 30% more range and 30% faster charging ...