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Water-Based Method Recovers 65% Of EV Battery Metals In One Minute At Room Temperature
Water-Based Method Recovers 65% Of EV Battery Metals In One Minute At Room Temperature
Authored by Neetika Walter via Interesting Engineering,
Researchers at Rice University have developed a water-based method that recovers valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries in minutes, offering a faster and lower-energy alternative to conventional recycling systems.
The new process targets key battery materials including lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, which are in growing demand as electric vehicle and electronics production expands worldwide.
Battery recycling is becoming increasingly important as mineral supply chains tighten and nations seek to reduce dependence...
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USC Cancels Gubernatorial Debate Due To Absence Of Candidates Of Color
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Authored by Jonathan Turley via jonathanturley.org,
The University of Southern California (USC) is under fire after canceling the California gubernatorial debate with less than 24 hours’ notice. The reason? None of the polling candidates are people of color. It was a crushingly revealing moment in a state where universities have long defied voters who demanded an end to affirmative action in admissions.
USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future and ABC/KABC Los Angeles were scheduled to co-host the debate at Bovard...
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