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Title: Tea as the holy grail: New hope for used batteries
Post by: Redaktion on October 02, 2025, 18:17:07
Chinese researchers have developed a method for reusing discarded lithium iron phosphate batteries with the help of tea polyphenols. Instead of destroying the batteries, the treatment repairs the crystal structure and renews damaged protective layers. After 400 charging cycles, the regenerated cathodes retain over 90% of their original capacity, opening up a sustainable alternative to conventional recycling.

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