MIT Scientists May Have Just Cracked the Code on EV Battery Recycling

MIT scientists may have just cracked the code on EV battery recycling

This year, global EV sales are expected to jump almost 25% compared with 2024. As the demand for electric vehicles soars, there’s a looming concern for industry experts: figuring out the best way to repurpose the several-hundred-pound batteries that power these vehicles. According to a 2023 study by McKinsey, the global supply of EV batteries for recycling is steadily increasing and is expected to hit a whopping 7,850 kilotons in 2035. That same…

Environmental News Network - New Self-Assembling Material Could be the Key to Recyclable EV Batteries

Today’s electric vehicle boom is tomorrow’s mountain of electronic waste. And while myriad efforts are underway to improve battery recycling, many EV batteries still end up in landfills.

New Self-Assembling Material Could be the Key to Recyclable EV Batteries

Today's electric vehicle boom is tomorrow's mountain of electronic waste. And while myriad efforts are underway to improve battery recycling, many EV batteries still end up in landfills.

"MIT's Harry Potter Battery Dissolves Like Magic": Self-Assembling Material Uses Kevlar-Based Molecules That Recycle EV Batteries in Organic Solvent

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 MIT researchers developed a self-assembling battery material inspired by “Harry Potter” for easier EV battery recycling. 🌱 The material uses aramid amphiphiles and polyethylene glycol to create a sustainable, ion-conducting structure. 🧪 The innovative electrolyte dissolves in an organic solvent, allowing for simple separation and recycling of battery components. 🌍 This [...]