While lithium extraction technologies generally focus on ways to get the essential metal out of the ground, there's another source to mine: existing batteries that no longer work. A new technique could now make that process economically viable.

While lithium extraction technologies generally focus on ways to get the essential metal out of the ground, there’s another source to mine: existing batteries that no longer work. A new technique could now make that process economically viable.

  • Septimaeus@infosec.pubEnglish
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    2 days ago

    In case anyone’s curious: it is likely a cell wrapper misprint/typo.

    4300mWh AA lithium ion cells are a standard extended-life chemistry. 2866 mAh is their actual rated capacity.