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New Method Could Transform Battery RecyclingCEFR A1

28 Nov 2025

Adapted from Marcy DeLuna-Rice, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Ethera Brand, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • Researchers found a new way to recycle batteries.
  • This helps get useful materials like lithium quickly.
  • The process uses less energy than old methods.
  • It does not need strong acids or bad chemicals.
  • This method can make battery recycling better for the planet.
  • More batteries are used in cars and electronics today.

Difficult words

  • recycleTo make something useful again.
  • researcherA person who studies and learns about things.
    Researchers
  • processA series of actions to do something.
  • lithiumA type of material often found in batteries.
  • methodA way to do something.
  • energyThe power to do work or make things move.
  • materialThings used to make other things.
    materials

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Discussion questions

  • Why is recycling batteries important?
  • How do you think this method helps the planet?
  • What other materials do you think can be recycled?

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