US scientists turn dead EV battery waste into high-performing new battery
With millions of electric vehicle batteries nearing the end of their use, researchers have found a way to…
Plasma process supports direct recycling of battery cathodes
May 1, 2026 | By Mary Page Bailey Direct battery-recycling methods, such as re-lithiation — where…
From Mine to Recovery: The Case for Nickel Recycling in Europe
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. A new study examines the carbon footprint benefits…
Scientists turn old phones, paper waste into next-gen battery material
A new sustainable method turns discarded mobile phone batteries and industrial lignin into a powerhouse material for sodium-ion…
BMW’s mechanical recycling keeps battery materials in active use
The BMW Group has launched a new battery recycling facility in Germany aimed at keeping battery raw materials…
What Are The Key Hurdles In Li-Ion Battery Recycling? Recyclekaro Explains
Q: How did the journey of Recyclekaro begin and what have been the key milestones? Our journey began…
Rare earth recycling bet: Attero lines up a ₹2,000 crore expansion plan over the next three years
Alekhya Datta, director, electricity and renewables division, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), said: “Recyclers must plan for…
New recycling tech recovers nearly pure nickel and cobalt from old EV batteries
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new eco-friendly recycling process that recovers more than 95 percent of…
China restores 76% capacity in used EV batteries with molten salt
The surge in electric vehicles has brought with it a growing pile of retired lithium-ion batteries that are…
JB Straubel’s Bet On EV Battery Recycling Is Paying Off, Bigly
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The US EV battery recycler Redwood Materials launched…
New battery waste-eating bacteria offers self-sufficient recycling
Researchers at Boston College have discovered a unique bacterium that can eat through spent batteries, offering a new,…
CATL unit Brunp achieves over 96% recovery rate for recycled battery materials
Brunp achieves recovery rates of 99.6 percent for nickel, cobalt, and manganese, and 96.5 percent for lithium from…