“Acids produced by fungi can extract lithium and cobalt from old lithium-ion batteries, researchers from the University of South Florida have discovered. This new way to recycle batteries represents a safer and environmentally friendlier way to extract these metals, as current techniques typically require harsh chemicals and high temperatures.”
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