RECYCLE 3 (IMAGE) Rice University Caption The blue-green color of solutions reveals the presence of cobalt taken from spent lithium-ion batteries through a new process developed at Rice University. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.