Quick-Release™ Binder for Recyclable Batteries
Category: Mechanical/Materials
Developers: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Co-Developers: OnTo Technology
United States
Product Description:The Quick-ReleaseTM Binder is a fully reversible binder for Li-ion batteries, allowing quick cathode and anode material recovery in aqueous media, for direct recycling. This binder is made of two commercially available low cost chemicals: polyacrylic acid (PAA) and polyethyleneimine (PEI). Both chemicals can also be recycled and reused.
Developers: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Co-Developers: OnTo Technology
United States
Product Description:The Quick-ReleaseTM Binder is a fully reversible binder for Li-ion batteries, allowing quick cathode and anode material recovery in aqueous media, for direct recycling. This binder is made of two commercially available low cost chemicals: polyacrylic acid (PAA) and polyethyleneimine (PEI). Both chemicals can also be recycled and reused.
2022 R&D 100 Awards Application - Liu - Reversible Binder