More emphasis needed on recycling and reuse of Li-ion batteries

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 08:00 in Earth & Climate

The discovery of potential environmental and human health effects from disposal of millions of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries each year has led scientists to recommend stronger government policies to encourage recovery, recycling and reuse of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery materials. That's the conclusion of a new paper in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology.

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