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New one-step process could transform EV battery cathode recycling
South Korean researchers have developed a one-step process to recover and regenerate EV battery cathode materials under ambient conditions, potentially cutting energy use and eliminating toxic solvents.
Stefania Del Bianco•2 September 2026
Circular Economy
Recyclable wind turbine blade made of…
Ming Yang Smart Energy has unveiled a recyclable carbon fiber wind turbine…
Paolo Travisi•13 January 2026
Recycling
How AI can cut greenhouse gases…
An AI-powered food recycling system could turn Whole Foods food scraps into…
Erminia Voccia•18 December 2025
Recycling
Lithium recovery from spent batteries, the new technique that could transform recycling
A research team at the University of Illinois has developed an electrochemical process that captures lithium…
Paolo Travisi•5 December 2025
Circular Economy
Goodbye plastic waste, scientists introduce a synthetic polymer that self destructs
A research team at Rutgers University has engineered a new class of synthetic polymers that can…
Paolo Travisi•3 December 2025
Circular Economy
Sustainable roof tiles made from industrial waste: lighter, fire-resistant, and low-carbon
An Australian research project has developed sustainable roof tiles using coal ash and waste glass. The…
Paolo Travisi•5 November 2025
Recycling
Eco-friendly breakthrough in Teflon disposal
Researchers in the United Kingdom have developed a sustainable method to recycle Teflon waste using mechanical…
Editorial Team•23 October 2025
Recycling
From the US, the holy grail of polyolefin recycling
Researchers in the United States have developed a nickel-based single-site catalyst that could reshape polyolefin recycling,…
Editorial Team•10 September 2025
Circular Economy
Lignin from wood emerges as a natural alternative to bitumen and fossil-based…
Lignin, a natural polymer found in wood, is being transformed into a renewable resource to replace…
Paolo Travisi•4 September 2025
Recycling
How recycled glass could replace cement in construction
A new study reveals how recycled glass powder can replace cement in compressed earth blocks, boosting…
Paolo Travisi•29 August 2025
Circular Economy
Can eco-friendly detergent be made from wood and corn?
A new study shows that natural ingredients like wood nanofibers and corn proteins can effectively clean…
Paolo Travisi•22 August 2025
Recycling
Recycled tires as rail dampers cut maintenance and boost track stability
A new Australian innovation uses recycled tires as shock-absorbing dampers in railway tracks, reducing maintenance needs…
Paolo Travisi•5 August 2025
Recycling
New battery recycling method recovers 92% of critical minerals
A new upcycling method developed in the U.S. offers a scalable and greener solution to recover…
Paolo Travisi•25 July 2025
Circular Economy
Rare earth recycling: China leads the way. What about Europe?
A study by Area Science Park and the University of Milano-Bicocca, published in Resources Policy, examines…
Editorial Team•12 March 2025
Circular Economy
What to Do When Robots Become Waste? A Study explains why reusing…
As robots approach the end of their life cycle, they will inevitably become electronic waste. However,…
Editorial Team•18 January 2025
Mobility & Transportation
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