New Acid-Free Battery Recycling Method: Flash Joule Heating Recovers Lithium & Metals Sustainably

Описание: Battery recycling, lithium-ion batteries, sustainable recycling, flash Joule heating, FJH-ClO process.
Discover how a groundbreaking two-step flash Joule heating-chlorination and oxidation (FJH-ClO) process is transforming battery recycling. This new method from Rice University researchers allows for rapid separation of lithium and transition metals from spent lithium-ion batteries without acid leaching.
Unlike traditional energy-intensive and chemical-heavy recycling techniques, FJH-ClO uses brief bursts of heat and air to achieve high yields and purity for lithium, cobalt, and graphite. It's faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective, reducing energy by about half and chemicals by 95%.
Learn about the science behind the process, its environmental benefits for electric vehicles and electronics, and its potential for large-scale implementation through startup Flash Metals USA. This innovation addresses the global demand for batteries while minimizing wastewater and virgin mining needs.
Supported by DARPA, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, and US Army Corps of Engineers, this research paves the way for sustainable battery supply chains. Perfect for science enthusiasts and tech innovators interested in green technology.