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New Tech Resurrects End-Of-Life Lithium Batteries Back To 95% Capacity - SlashGear
Publisher description: Scientists have developed a way of refurbishing lithium batteries by removing accumulated deposits on electrodes, returning them to 95% capacity.
NewsAPI | Sep 15, 2026 | Nachiket Mhatre
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The typical recycling process involves breaking lithium batteries down using extreme heat and harsh chemicals to extract valuable raw materials. While traditional lithium battery recycling involves pulverizing entire batteries into a "black mass" to extract raw materials, the novel DEER technique instead focuses on reconditioning the batteries' electrodes. Despite its promising results, this novel DEER recycling approach isn't a total replacement for existing lithium-ion battery recycling techniques.
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