New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries
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MIT researchers designed molecules that can serve as the electrolyte in a lithium-ion battery and then quickly break apart at the end of the battery’s life, making it easier to recycle all of the components.
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Original Title: New self-assembling material could be the key to recyclable EV batteries: « MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components. »