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Two-step flash Joule heating method recovers lithium‑ion battery materials quickly and cleanly

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A research team at Rice University led by James Tour has developed a two-step flash Joule heating-chlorination and oxidation (FJH-ClO) process that rapidly separates lithium and transition metals from spent lithium-ion batteries. The method provides an acid-free, energy-saving alternative to conventional recycling techniques, a breakthrough that aligns with the surging global demand for batteries used in electric vehicles and portable electronic…

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The article New reactor gains usable lithium from old batteries was first published in the online magazine BASIC thinking. About our newsletter UPDATE you start the day with excellent information every morning. A research team has developed a new method to extract recyclable lithium from old batteries. The process works without toxic chemicals and consumes significantly less energy. Thus, the recycling of batteries could become easier and more e…

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TechXplore broke the news in on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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