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Design principles for LiFePO4 electrodes with improved recyclability
Summary
This study examines design principles for improving the recyclability of LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery electrodes, arguing that sustainability must be built into electrode architecture from the manufacturing stage rather than retrofitted during end-of-life processing.
To improve sustainability of lithium-ion battery electrodes there is a need to design in recycling at the manufacturing stage.
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