A Step Toward Circular Batteries: Dry-Processed Cathodes Can Now Be Recycled without Toxic Solvents

A step toward circular batteries: Dry-processed cathodes can now be recycled without toxic solvents

Dry-processed electrodes that do not require expensive and sometimes toxic solvents and instead use polytetrafluoroethylene as a binder could make battery cell production more environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

Recycling process for dry processed cathodes developed

15.08.2025 - Research team advances environmentally friendly battery production. Innovative production processes such as dry electrode processing are a crucial milestone towards a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective battery cell production.