Lithium-ion batteries made with recycled materials can outlast newer counterparts
Proving performance could boost battery manufacturers’ confidence in reused materials
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Without recycling, manufacturers may run out of resources needed to make lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, smartphones and other devices in the decades to come.
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