Kevlar-like EV battery material dissolves after use to recycle itself

Kevlar-like EV battery material dissolves after use to recycle itself

A depiction of batteries made with MIT researchers’ new electrolyte material, made from a class of molecules whose chemical structures and stability mimic Kevlar

Recycling lithium-ion batteries – whether they’re the large ones in your EVs or the small ones in your gadgets – is no easy task, as it requires specialized processes, high heat, and a range of chemicals to achieve. Owing to the complexity and costs involved, many used up batteries are simply sent to landfills.

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Category: Energy, Technology

Tags: Batteries, Electric Vehicles, Recycling, Sustainability, MIT