Yan Wang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (IMAGE)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Yan Wang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Yan Wang, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and director of WPI's Electrochemical Energy Laboratory, holds a lithium-ion battery cell used in electric vehicles. His novel recycling process breaks down the batteries to produce the powder shown to the left. New cathode materials can be made from this powder.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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