Researchers make revolutionary discovery using old EV batteries: 'This kind of durability is essential'

Researchers make revolutionary discovery using old EV batteries: 'This kind of durability is essential'

Scientists have discovered a way to turn used batteries into a photothermal catalyst, capturing heat energy from sunlight. According to Interesting Engineering, Chinese researchers have created a method to turn spent lithium-iron-phosphate batteries into solar-driven catalysts that can break down plastics such as polyester. After testing the catalyst through 15 reuse cycles, it maintained more than 90% efficiency.  Guiling Wang, a Harbin Enginee…