An ever-increasing demand for lower costs and limited lithium reserves have led researchers to explore “beyond-lithium ion” chemistries for future batteries. At the same time, there is grave concern regarding ethical, and circular solutions for lithium battery recycling and reuse worldwide.

Prof. Apparao M. Rao, Clemson Nanomaterials Institute and Rajat Verma, Founder and CEO of LOHUM Cleantech give us a completely mind-blowing lowdown on both ends of the lithium-ion battery universe - the powerhouse controlling our every gadget today.

While Prof. Apparao focuses on the progress in lithium-sulfur batteries, silicon-containing LIBs, and potassium-ion batteries, Rajat Verma reveals how LOHUM's NEETMTM battery recycling technology and integrated repurposing approach produces sustainable raw materials, unlocks 2nd- life battery use cases, and helps accelerate the global clean energy transition.