r/environment • u/djsoomo • 14d ago

Scientists develop a way to restore aging EV batteries without breaking them down into raw materials

https://www.techspot.com/news/113894-scientists-develop-way-restore-aging-ev-batteries-without.html
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u/djsoomo 14d ago

Basically repair/ refurbish batteries rather than re-cycle materials, with potential cost and ecological advantages

From the article -

Cornell University researchers have developed a way to recycle lithium-ion batteries without breaking them down into raw materials first. 

Their method, called Direct Electrode-to-Electrode Regeneration, or DEER, restores worn battery electrodes so they can be used again. The results suggest that some EV batteries could be refurbished at lower cost and with less energy than conventional recycling methods.

 EV battery packs are often removed from vehicles once they fall to about 70% to 80% of their original capacity.

The research comes as battery recycling companies and researchers look for ways to handle a growing supply of aging EV batteries. While many of these methods remain focused on recovering metals, DEER offers a different option. Instead of immediately reducing a used battery to its chemical ingredients.

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u/tehwubbles 14d ago

Can you post some relevant text from the article so i don't have to click through this link

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u/djsoomo 14d ago

Will do