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Rice lab finds faster, cleaner way to extract lithium from battery waste | Microwave-based process boasts 50% recovery rate in 30 seconds


Rice researchers uncover a rapid, efficient and environmentally friendly method for selective lithium recovery using microwave radiation and a readily biodegradable solvent.

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