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Bacteria Breakthrough Boosts Battery Recycling Efficiency

10/24/2025

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Researchers at a university report progress in recycling spent batteries using bacteria that thrive on iron.
Professor Dunwei Wang, a university researcher, says the method could significantly enhance battery recycling efficiency.
The work by Wang and Associate Professor Babak Momeni explores using bacteria to extract materials from old batteries.
Growing battery use increases demand for raw materials and creates environmental challenges for traditional recycling methods.

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Researchers at a university report progress in recycling spent batteries using bacteria that thrive on iron.
Professor Dunwei Wang, a university researcher, says the method could significantly enhance battery recycling efficiency.
The work by Wang and Associate Professor Babak Momeni explores using bacteria to extract materials from old batteries.
Growing battery use increases demand for raw materials and creates environmental challenges for traditional recycling methods.