Battery News: Lithium-Ion Recycling and Solid-State EV Breakthroughs

In the pursuit of 100% electrification of the global economy, two recent advancements in battery technology caught my eye. The first is an improved recycling process for Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries from researchers at Rice University. The second is the development of a solid electrolyte for use in Lithium batteries developed at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Of course, battery advancements have implications for storage used by utilities as well as providing the power for transportation.