Category: Battery recycling

Key developments: Researchers at UC San Diego and Toyota have created a fluorine‑free binder made from polyacrylic acid and carboxymethyl cellulose that can be processed with plain water. Laboratory tests show the binder delivers the same initial performance…

A breakthrough water‑soluble binder developed by UC San Diego and Toyota Research Institute matches the performance of traditional fluorine‑containing binders while eliminating toxic solvents. Researchers report that the fluorine‑free polymer, made from polyacrylic acid, carboxymethyl cellulose and citric acid,…

A fluorine‑free, water‑based binder developed by UC San Diego and Toyota replaces toxic solvents, allowing electrode films to detach in plain water and cutting manufacturing waste and energy use. Laboratory tests showed the binder matches conventional lithium‑ion performance,…

A fluorine‑free, water‑soluble polymer binder developed by UC San Diego and Toyota Research Institute can replace toxic solvents in lithium‑ion battery manufacturing, cutting energy use and hazardous waste. Laboratory tests show cells built with the binder match the…