Direct Regeneration of Hard Carbon Anodes from Spent Sodium-Ion Batteries via Flash Joule Heating

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the regeneration of hard carbon anodes from spent sodium-ion batteries using flash joule heating.
• Used flash joule heating for the regeneration process
• Analyzed the material composition of regenerated anodes
• Evaluated the performance of regenerated anodes in sodium-ion batteries
• Successfully regenerated hard carbon anodes from spent sodium-ion batteries
• Regenerated anodes showed comparable performance to new anodes
• Indicated a potentially sustainable recycling method for battery materials