The Economic Times

In 2020, NTU used orange peel to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries; the process recovered about 90% of cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese from old cells

Researchers have found orange peels can recover metals from dead batteries. This method extracts valuable cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese efficiently. The process offers a sustainable alternative to traditional industrial chemicals. It connects fruit waste with the critical battery supply chain. This research presents a greener option for battery recycling infrastructure.