Chinese team says their process can recover most of the lithium without the need for harsh and polluting chemicals.

Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for storing electricity, meaning it’s a key tool for transitioning from ...

Chinese researchers have found a method to extract lithium from used lithium-ion batteries using a mix of carbon dioxide (CO₂ ...

With lithium-ion demand soaring, expanding recycling capacity has become a critical priority—but recycling alone is not ...

Recycled-content precursor cathode active materials facility uses Green Li-ion hydrometallurgical technology. Green Li-ion says its plant in Oklahoma enables “directly converting recycling scrap into ...

The organization says its name change better reflects its ability to go beyond battery collection and help with logistics, ...

Researchers warn that the rapid growth of lithium iron phosphate batteries in electric vehicles is creating a massive ...

Battery waste is a serious environmental problem: It contains substances that pose a threat to both human health and ecosystems. At the same time, however, batteries also contain valuable materials ...

Operators, firefighters, insurers and municipalities have grappled with a problem that continues to grow faster than our ...

Lithium-ion batteries contain nickel, cobalt, and lithium – valuable resources that play a major role in powering electric vehicles. Mining has been the typical method for obtaining these metals, but ...

A new program makes it safer and easier for Illinois residents to dispose of spent batteries, particularly the potentially ...

ROCHESTER — Jeremiah Watson sees some positives from the fire that broke out at his family-owned recycling center on Feb. 26. No one was hurt. None of the business' facilities or equipment was damaged ...