Japan develops a method to recover up to 90% of lithium from used EV batteries and it could be a major breakthrough
Summary
Japan researchers have developed a method to recover up to 90% of lithium from used EV batteries, potentially transforming recycling and EV supply chains. The process uses recovered lithium hydroxide in recycling to convert 'black mass' into high-purity lithium, reducing emissions and boosting domestic battery material security, though collection infrastructure remains a challenge.