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Breakthrough Method Boosts Lithium Recovery and Carbon Sequestration

1/17/2026

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Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Beijing Institute of Technology developed a carbon dioxide–water recycling method.
They used a 'three-in-one' strategy to boost lithium recovery, upgrade cobalt and nickel, and sequester carbon.
The technique achieved over 95% lithium leaching efficiency, comparable to hazardous traditional methods.
The approach also converts spent cathode materials into valuable catalysts for sustainable technologies.
Nature Communications published the findings on January 10, 2026.

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Story summary

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Beijing Institute of Technology developed a carbon dioxide–water recycling method.
They used a 'three-in-one' strategy to boost lithium recovery, upgrade cobalt and nickel, and sequester carbon.
The technique achieved over 95% lithium leaching efficiency, comparable to hazardous traditional methods.
The approach also converts spent cathode materials into valuable catalysts for sustainable technologies.
Nature Communications published the findings on January 10, 2026.