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Scientists develop a way to restore aging EV batteries without breaking them down into raw materials

Scientists revive aging EV batteries to 95% capacity

By · Published September 18, 2026  17:39 UTC · Updated September 18, 2026  18:24 UTC

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Scientists have developed a method to restore aging EV batteries to 95% capacity without breaking them down into raw materials. This breakthrough comes at a time when the demand for electric vehicles is increasing, and the need for sustainable battery recycling is becoming more pressing.

The method, developed by researchers at Cornell, uses thermochemical treatment to revive discarded lithium-ion batteries. According to TechSpot, this innovation could significantly reduce the environmental impact of battery waste and make electric vehicles more viable for widespread adoption.

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What is the capacity of the restored batteries?

95%

Where was the method developed?

Cornell

What type of batteries can be restored?

Lithium-ion

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