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Scientists developed a solvent that extracts precious metals from old batteries

April 5, 2019 by Jurriaan Kamp

Considering the tendency of people to buy a new phone every couple of years, it’s no wonder there are so many leftover batteries from old cellphones. These batteries are toxic when they end up in landfills, and typically require harsh processes to recycle. Scientists at Rice … [Read more...] about Scientists developed a solvent that extracts precious metals from old batteries

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