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1figureFig. 12direct_caption_ref0.82[86.93, 490.31, 426.74, 233.04]Fig. 1 | A comparison of spent LIB recycling technologies at different stages of development. Metallurgical recycling processes typically downcycle materials, underscoring the need for next-generation recycling technologies that preserve and even upcycle material value.
2figureFig. 27sequence_or_inferred_caption0.82[38.75, 108.87, 522.84, 251.83]Fig. 2 | The overall experimental design of this protocol. The main experimental process includes the following: (1) disassembling spent LIBs to collect and pre-treat the spent cathode materials; (2) calculating the required additives on the basis of failure analysis results and the target product composition; and (3) selecting an appropriate method for direct recycling or upcycling.
3figureFig. 327sequence_or_inferred_caption0.82[36.88, 251.39, 522.84, 447.3]Fig. 3 | Failure analysis of spent cathode materials. a , b , Digital photos of the S-LMO pouch cell ( a ) and electrodes ( b ). c , An SEM image of the cross section of S-LMO electrode (scale bar, 2 μm). d , A digital photo of the S-LMO powder. e , SEM images of typical failure characteristics of the cathode material (from left Spent 2 Ah pouch cell LMO cathode disassembled from spent pouch cell Spent LMO cathode powder Residual binder and impurities Broken particles Intragranular cracks to right: scale bars, 2 μm, 300 nm, 1 μm and 500 nm, respectively). f , Rietveld refinement of XRD pattern of S-LMO. g , A comparison of Li content in S-LMO and C-LMO analyzed via ICP-OES. h , Mn 2 p XPS spectra collected from the spent Gr anode electrode. i , HRTEM analysis of S-LMO (scale bar, 5 nm).
4figureFig. 428sequence_or_inferred_caption0.82[37.25, 109.69, 521.69, 301.09]Fig. 4 | Structural characterization of regenerated LiMn 2O4 cathode materials. a , b , Rietveld refinement of XRD patterns of R-LMO-SS ( a ) and R-LMOJH ( b ) (insets, SEM images of R-LMO-SS ( a ) and R-LMO-JH ( b ); scale bars, 100 nm ( a ) and 200 nm ( b )). c , EPR spectrums of R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH. d , e , HRTEM analysis of R-LMO-SS ( d ) and R-LMO-JH ( e ) (scale bars ( d , e ), 5 nm).
5figureFig. 529direct_caption_ref0.82[38.15, 110.61, 363.67, 269.56]Fig. 5 | Electrochemical performance of regenerated LiMn 2O4 cathode materials. a , Galvanostatic charge/discharge curves of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH in the voltage range of 3.0-4.5 V at 0.1 C. b , Cycling performance of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH at 1 C. c , Rate performance of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH at various current densities.
6figureFig. 630sequence_or_inferred_caption0.82[37.3, 109.45, 522.29, 294.73]Fig. 6 | Structural characterization of upcycled high-voltage cathode material LiNi 0.5 Mn1.5 O4. a , XRD patterns of upcycled precursors and products (powder diffraction file (PDF); insets show digital photos of the corresponding powders). b , Rietveld refinement of XRD pattern of U-LNMO. c , EPR spectrums of U-LNMO and C-LNMO. d , SEM image and EDS mapping of U-LNMO (scale bar, 500 nm). e , EDS line scan of the internal section of U-LNMO. f , HRTEM analysis of U-LNMO (scale bar, 5 nm).
7figureFig. 731direct_caption_ref0.82[38.04, 111.03, 363.14, 263.74]Fig. 7 | Electrochemical performance of upcycled high-voltage cathode material LiNi 0.5 Mn1.5 O4. a , Galvanostatic charge/discharge curve of U-LNMO in the voltage range of 3.5-4.9 V at 0.1 C (The inset is the corresponding d Q /d V curve). b , Cycling performance of U-LNMO and C-LNMO at 1 C. c , The rate performance of U-LNMO and C-LNMO at various current densities.
8figureFig. 832sequence_or_inferred_caption0.82[38.26, 109.52, 521.83, 295.74]Fig. 8 | Structural characterization of upcycled Li-rich Mn-based cathode material Li 1.2 Ni0.2 Mn0.6O2. a , XRD patterns of upcycled precursors and products (the insets show digital photos of the corresponding powders.) b , Rietveld refinement of XRD pattern of U-LRMNMO. c , EPR spectrums of U-LRM and C-LRM. d , SEM image and EDS mapping of U-LRM (scale bar, 500 nm). e , EDS line scan of the internal section of U-LRM. f , HRTEM analysis of U-LRM (scale bar, 5 nm).
9figureFig. 933direct_caption_ref0.82[37.67, 110.21, 365.32, 269.83]Fig. 9 | Electrochemical performance of upcycled Li-rich Mn-based cathode material Li 1.2 Ni0.2Mn0.6O2. a , Galvanostatic charge-discharge curve of U-LRM in the voltage range of 2.0-4.8 V at 0.1 C (the inset is the corresponding d Q /d V curve). b , Cycling performance of U-LRM and C-LRM at 1 C. c , Rate performance of U-LRM and C-LRM at various current densities.
10tableTable 13nearby_text_caption0.82[38.87, 139.09, 347.22, 60.53]Table 1 | Comparison of key parameters of spent LIB recycling technologies at different stages of development
11tableTable 24direct_caption_ref0.82[38.75, 129.7, 377.11, 85.24]Table 2 | Comparison of key parameters of five direct regeneration methods
12tableTable 317nearby_text_caption0.82[38.9, 138.84, 357.34, 81.5]Table 3 | The proportion of primary materials used in various direct regeneration and upcycling processes
13tableTable 425nearby_text_caption0.82[39.06, 138.99, 306.19, 51.54]Table 4 | Basic parameter settings for electrochemical testing of different materials in this protocol
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[39.68, 656.31, 372.18, 54.48]All of the data supporting this research are available in the main text and the Supplementary Information, and original data can be obtained from the corresponding authors upon reasonable request. Source data are provided with this paper. Other data supporting the findings of this study were previously published 28,35,46,48 . Source data are provided with this paper.All of the data supporting this research are available in the main text and the Supplementary Information, and original data can be obtained from the corresponding authors upon reasonable request. Source data are provided with this paper. Other data supporting the findings of this study were previously published 28,35,46,48 . Source data are provided with this paper.
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[306.47, 687.52, 249.24, 29.26]H.J., J.W., G.Z. and H.-M.C. conceived the idea and provided design guidelines. H.J. and J.W. performed the relevant experiments and data analysis with the help of X.Q., H.R., H.X., H.Z. and G.J. All authors discussed and contributed to the results. H.J. wrote the manuscript with comments and revisions from all the authors.H.J., J.W., G.Z. and H.-M.C. conceived the idea and provided design guidelines. H.J. and J.W. performed the relevant experiments and data analysis with the help of X.Q., H.R., H.X., H.Z. and G.J. All authors discussed and contributed to the results. H.J. wrote the manuscript with comments and revisions from all the authors.
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[39.68, 229.59, 517.28, 61.37]1 Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China. 2 Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. 3 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China. 4 School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, China. 5 Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering and Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China. 6 Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China. 7 These authors contributed equally: Haocheng Ji, Junxiong Wang.1 Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, China. 2 Frontiers Science Center for Transformative Molecules, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China. 3 Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China. 4 School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School, Shenzhen, China. 5 Faculty of Materials Science and Energy Engineering and Institute of Technology for Carbon Neutrality, Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, China. 6 Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Science, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenyang, China. 7 These authors contributed equally: Haocheng Ji, Junxiong Wang.
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[24.96, 154.26, 526.18, 17.94]Nature Portfolio wishes to improve the reproducibility of the work that we publish. This form provides structure for consistency and transparency in reporting. For further information on Nature Portfolio policies, see our Editorial Policies and the Editorial Policy ChecklistNature Portfolio wishes to improve the reproducibility of the work that we publish. This form provides structure for consistency and transparency in reporting. For further information on Nature Portfolio policies, see our Editorial Policies and the Editorial Policy Checklist
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[58.08, 308.22, 365.88, 17.08]The statistical test(s) used AND whether they are one- or two-sided Only common tests should be described solely by name; describe more complex techniques in the Methods section.The statistical test(s) used AND whether they are one- or two-sided Only common tests should be described solely by name; describe more complex techniques in the Methods section.
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[58.08, 368.82, 499.07, 17.82]A full description of the statistical parameters including central tendency (e.g. means) or other basic estimates (e.g. regression coefficient) AND variation (e.g. standard deviation) or associated estimates of uncertainty (e.g. confidence intervals)A full description of the statistical parameters including central tendency (e.g. means) or other basic estimates (e.g. regression coefficient) AND variation (e.g. standard deviation) or associated estimates of uncertainty (e.g. confidence intervals)
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[58.08, 397.27, 479.03, 17.66]For null hypothesis testing, the test statistic (e.g. F , t , r ) with confidence intervals, effect sizes, degrees of freedom and P value noted Give P values as exact values whenever suitable.For null hypothesis testing, the test statistic (e.g. F , t , r ) with confidence intervals, effect sizes, degrees of freedom and P value noted Give P values as exact values whenever suitable.
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[24.96, 627.19, 522.6, 14.04]For manuscripts utilizing custom algorithms or software that are central to the research but not yet described in published literature, software must be made available to editors and reviewers. We strongly encourage code deposition in a community repository (e.g. GitHub). See the Nature Portfolio guidelines for submitting code & software for further information.For manuscripts utilizing custom algorithms or software that are central to the research but not yet described in published literature, software must be made available to editors and reviewers. We strongly encourage code deposition in a community repository (e.g. GitHub). See the Nature Portfolio guidelines for submitting code & software for further information.
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[27.36, 122.82, 527.07, 25.59]All of the data supporting this research are available in the main text and the Supplementary Information, and original data can be obtained from the corresponding authors upon reasonable request. Source data are provided with this paper. And other data supporting the findings of this study were previously published [28, 35, 46, 48].All of the data supporting this research are available in the main text and the Supplementary Information, and original data can be obtained from the corresponding authors upon reasonable request. Source data are provided with this paper. And other data supporting the findings of this study were previously published [28, 35, 46, 48].
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[24.96, 196.38, 518.63, 17.82]Policy information about studies with human participants or human data. See also policy information about sex, gender (identity/presentation), and sexual orientation and race, ethnicity and racism.Policy information about studies with human participants or human data. See also policy information about sex, gender (identity/presentation), and sexual orientation and race, ethnicity and racism.
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[24.96, 381.54, 522.17, 7.02]Please select the one below that is the best fit for your research. If you are not sure, read the appropriate sections before making your selection.Please select the one below that is the best fit for your research. If you are not sure, read the appropriate sections before making your selection.
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[24.96, 473.58, 282.75, 7.02]All studies must disclose on these points even when the disclosure is negative.All studies must disclose on these points even when the disclosure is negative.
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[126.72, 491.82, 419.9, 15.99]This protocol presents a general strategy for the direct regeneration of spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials to restore their original performance or upcycle them into next-generation cathodes with enhanced capabilities.This protocol presents a general strategy for the direct regeneration of spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials to restore their original performance or upcycle them into next-generation cathodes with enhanced capabilities.
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[126.72, 540.9, 425.83, 6.27]Each testing group contains at least three parallel samples to ensure the reliability and repeatability of the test battery performance.Each testing group contains at least three parallel samples to ensure the reliability and repeatability of the test battery performance.
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[126.72, 560.58, 240.24, 6.27]All battery test data are automatically recorded by the battery test system.All battery test data are automatically recorded by the battery test system.
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[126.72, 580.26, 423.24, 25.47]The start and end of the battery test are based on the voltage. The charge and discharge test will start when the voltage reaches theset value of charge and discharge cut-off voltage, respectively. The whole cycle test will end when the battery capacity decays to acertain extent.The start and end of the battery test are based on the voltage. The charge and discharge test will start when the voltage reaches theset value of charge and discharge cut-off voltage, respectively. The whole cycle test will end when the battery capacity decays to acertain extent.
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[126.72, 638.94, 344.74, 6.27]Each group of test cells has at least three parallel samples to ensure reproducibility of experimental results.Each group of test cells has at least three parallel samples to ensure reproducibility of experimental results.
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[126.72, 658.62, 393.33, 16.83]This is not relevant to this study. The selection of experimental samples and test conditions are strictly controlled and kept consistent, so there is no randomization in this study.This is not relevant to this study. The selection of experimental samples and test conditions are strictly controlled and kept consistent, so there is no randomization in this study.
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[126.72, 688.98, 419.33, 25.47]This is not relevant to this study. There are many researches on recycling of cathode materials, and there are many referable results,which are very clear. The results of this paper are clear, and all the details are described carefully, so there is no problem of blinding.This is not relevant to this study. There are many researches on recycling of cathode materials, and there are many referable results,which are very clear. The results of this paper are clear, and all the details are described carefully, so there is no problem of blinding.
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[24.96, 89.34, 532.83, 15.87]Werequire information from authors about some types of materials, experimental systems and methods used in many studies. Here, indicate whether each material, system or method listed is relevant to your study. If you are not sure if a list item applies to your research, read the appropriate section before selecting a response.Werequire information from authors about some types of materials, experimental systems and methods used in many studies. Here, indicate whether each material, system or method listed is relevant to your study. If you are not sure if a list item applies to your research, read the appropriate section before selecting a response.
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[39.69, 114.46, 455.34, 80.07]A universal protocol for ultrafast direct regeneration and upcycling of spent lithium-ion battery cathode materialsA universal protocol for ultrafast direct regeneration and upcycling of spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[39.69, 113.77, 66.8, 9.84]IntroductionIntroduction
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[39.69, 390.54, 156.94, 9.04]Recycling strategies for spent LIBsRecycling strategies for spent LIBs
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[129.5, 492.35, 41.76, 5.7]MetallurgicalMetallurgical
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[87.7, 588.26, 125.37, 5.7]Extracting valuable metal elements fromExtracting valuable metal elements from
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[119.93, 596.06, 60.91, 5.7]spent LIBs materialsspent LIBs materials
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[228.74, 588.26, 130.44, 5.7]Regeneration of spent LIBs materials via LiRegeneration of spent LIBs materials via Li
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[405.64, 596.06, 88.48, 5.7]upgrade spent LIBs materialsupgrade spent LIBs materials
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[95.44, 627.44, 109.97, 5.7]Return back to production materialsReturn back to production materials
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[39.69, 728.46, 506.1, 16.5]Fig. 1 | A comparison of spent LIB recycling technologies at different stages of development. Metallurgical recycling processes typically downcycle materials, underscoring the need for next-generation recycling technologies that preserve and even upcycle material value.Fig. 1 | A comparison of spent LIB recycling technologies at different stages of development. Metallurgical recycling processes typically downcycle materials, underscoring the need for next-generation recycling technologies that preserve and even upcycle material value.
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[39.69, 114.3, 326.14, 17.87]Table 1 | Comparison of key parameters of spent LIB recycling technologies at different stages of developmentTable 1 | Comparison of key parameters of spent LIB recycling technologies at different stages of development
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[39.69, 114.29, 315.92, 7.87]Table 2 | Comparison of key parameters of five direct regeneration methodsTable 2 | Comparison of key parameters of five direct regeneration methods
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[39.69, 148.37, 236.82, 9.04]Upcycling pathways of spent LIBs cathode materialsUpcycling pathways of spent LIBs cathode materials
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[39.69, 540.45, 129.16, 9.04]Applications of the protocolApplications of the protocol
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[542.86, 763.81, 18.11, 6.99]24172417
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[39.69, 42.16, 69.68, 15.76]ProtocolProtocol
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[39.69, 113.77, 123.62, 9.04]Limitations of the protocolLimitations of the protocol
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[39.69, 528.92, 121.54, 9.04]Overview of the procedureOverview of the procedure
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[46.77, 598.64, 181.18, 8.35]Electrochemical performance verificationElectrochemical performance verification
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[39.69, 690.97, 192.72, 7.87]Spent battery disassembly and pretreatmentSpent battery disassembly and pretreatment
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[63.78, 117.32, 38.08, 5.7]DisassemblyDisassembly
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[191.45, 117.32, 31.52, 5.7]IngredientIngredient
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[384.94, 117.46, 75.37, 5.7]Recycling and upcyclingRecycling and upcycling
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[182.45, 141.85, 15.86, 2.63]TheoreticalTheoretical
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[182.45, 145.97, 9.49, 2.63]S-LMOS-LMO
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[293.06, 142.55, 64.1, 5.7]Solid phase sinteringSolid phase sintering
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[423.64, 144.91, 21.66, 3.51]ConvectionConvection
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[503.23, 145.83, 47.06, 5.7]repair productsrepair products
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[505.5, 138.03, 42.52, 5.7]ConventionalConventional
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[40.61, 149.78, 5.7, 57.57]Spent LMO batterySpent LMO battery
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[155.53, 152.28, 5.7, 51.37]Failure diagnosisFailure diagnosis
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[173.05, 191.23, 2.63, 19.87]Intensity (a.u.)Intensity (a.u.)
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[175.35, 214.14, 2.16, 1.75]1010
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[178.34, 193.73, 2.63, 19.87]Intensity (a.u.)Intensity (a.u.)
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[180.63, 216.35, 2.16, 1.75]1010
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[183.7, 196.29, 2.63, 19.87]Intensity (a.u.)Intensity (a.u.)
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[184.0, 183.04, 2.37, 2.63]LiLi
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[186.58, 219.01, 2.16, 1.75]1010
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[189.67, 198.51, 2.63, 19.87]Intensity (a.u.)Intensity (a.u.)
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[192.07, 221.96, 2.16, 1.75]1010
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[199.55, 221.96, 2.47, 1.75]2020
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[201.69, 183.04, 4.36, 2.63]MnMn
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[204.84, 200.24, 9.49, 2.63]S-LMOS-LMO
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[206.91, 221.96, 2.57, 1.75]3030
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[214.23, 221.96, 2.6, 1.75]4040
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[215.39, 225.03, 1.66, 2.63]22
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[217.06, 225.07, 1.84, 2.58]θ
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[218.9, 225.03, 4.01, 2.63](°)
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[221.81, 221.96, 2.54, 1.75]5050
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[229.04, 221.96, 2.6, 1.75]6060
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[229.69, 199.97, 9.18, 1.75]ObservedObserved
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[229.69, 202.1, 10.22, 1.75]CalculatedCalculated
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[236.67, 221.96, 2.41, 1.75]7070
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[244.01, 221.96, 2.58, 1.75]8080
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[292.79, 168.45, 5.7, 37.76]Heating rodHeating rod
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[387.82, 196.73, 3.51, 32.44]Temperature (°C)Temperature (°C)
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[391.79, 197.93, 8.17, 2.63]1,0001,000
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[394.02, 210.06, 5.94, 2.63]600600
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[394.03, 216.13, 5.94, 2.63]400400
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[394.06, 204.0, 5.91, 2.63]800800
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[394.22, 222.18, 5.75, 2.63]200200
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[397.92, 228.25, 2.04, 2.63]00
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[405.44, 187.6, 57.02, 5.7]Thermal flow driveThermal flow drive
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[421.8, 211.25, 16.84, 5.7]~ 16 h~ 16 h
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[423.56, 172.24, 22.14, 3.51]ConductionConduction
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[502.09, 219.89, 4.82, 11.1]LMRLMR
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[502.14, 187.07, 4.82, 16.09]LNMOLNMO
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[502.35, 161.11, 4.82, 12.11]LMOLMO
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[401.2, 232.32, 2.04, 2.63]00
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[428.62, 236.82, 15.2, 3.51]Time (h)Time (h)
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[431.54, 232.32, 1.82, 2.63]88
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[438.38, 232.32, 3.24, 2.63]1010
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[446.14, 232.32, 2.86, 2.63]1212
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[453.58, 232.32, 3.05, 2.63]1414
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[461.14, 232.32, 3.05, 2.63]1616
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[468.73, 232.32, 3.02, 2.63]1818
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[168.05, 267.54, 5.13, 5.7]LiLi
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[173.18, 271.34, 5.67, 3.95]1-x1-x
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[178.86, 267.54, 15.83, 7.74]Mn 2-yMn 2-y
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[194.69, 267.54, 8.05, 7.74]O 4O 4
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[233.75, 257.29, 14.59, 5.7]LiMnLiMn
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[237.3, 271.46, 6.98, 3.95]0.50.5
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[244.27, 267.66, 15.16, 7.75]Mn 1.5Mn 1.5
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[248.33, 261.09, 2.49, 3.95]22
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[250.83, 257.29, 8.05, 7.74]O 4O 4
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[259.43, 267.66, 8.05, 7.75]O 4O 4
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[293.06, 261.43, 40.85, 5.7]Joule heatingJoule heating
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[348.35, 272.45, 41.0, 5.7]TemperatureTemperature
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[408.81, 273.36, 3.42, 5.7]-
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[427.81, 259.25, 14.21, 3.51]ElectricElectric
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[430.74, 264.05, 8.36, 3.51]fieldfield
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[438.09, 273.39, 2.76, 2.92]e -e -
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[456.29, 274.01, 3.37, 5.7]+
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[499.99, 257.38, 49.04, 5.7]NonequilibriumNonequilibrium
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[500.98, 265.18, 47.06, 5.7]repair productsrepair products
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[40.61, 274.33, 5.7, 59.17]Spent LMO powderSpent LMO powder
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[55.01, 312.73, 5.7, 38.62]Li deficiencyLi deficiency
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[124.01, 310.57, 5.7, 42.93]Mn deficiencyMn deficiency
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[155.53, 283.65, 5.7, 56.49]Mixing ingredientsMixing ingredients
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[222.76, 277.11, 5.13, 5.7]LiLi
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[227.89, 280.9, 5.56, 3.95]1.21.2
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[233.45, 277.11, 6.36, 5.7]NiNi
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[239.81, 280.9, 6.83, 3.95]0.20.2
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[246.64, 277.11, 16.57, 7.74]Mn 0.6Mn 0.6
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[263.21, 277.11, 7.77, 7.74]O 2O 2
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[290.49, 296.8, 5.7, 47.87]Power interfacePower interface
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[358.75, 280.25, 20.19, 5.7]sensorsensor
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[392.29, 317.37, 7.79, 2.63]1,2001,200
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[394.14, 324.44, 5.95, 2.63]900900
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[394.14, 331.5, 5.94, 2.63]600600
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[394.19, 338.57, 5.9, 2.63]300300
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[398.04, 345.64, 2.04, 2.63]00
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[401.81, 349.7, 2.04, 2.63]00
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[415.45, 306.73, 39.46, 5.58]Electric driveElectric drive
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[39.69, 367.97, 242.92, 26.5]Fig. 2 | The overall experimental design of this protocol. The main experimental process includes the following: (1) disassembling spent LIBs to collect and pre-treat the spent cathode materials; (2) calculating the requiredFig. 2 | The overall experimental design of this protocol. The main experimental process includes the following: (1) disassembling spent LIBs to collect and pre-treat the spent cathode materials; (2) calculating the required
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[306.47, 367.97, 240.94, 26.5]additives on the basis of failure analysis results and the target product composition; and (3) selecting an appropriate method for direct recycling or upcycling.additives on the basis of failure analysis results and the target product composition; and (3) selecting an appropriate method for direct recycling or upcycling.
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[39.69, 598.69, 264.17, 7.87]Direct regeneration and upcycling of spent cathode materialsDirect regeneration and upcycling of spent cathode materials
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[39.69, 114.37, 204.38, 7.87]Regenerated cathode material characterizationRegenerated cathode material characterization
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[39.69, 206.61, 180.81, 7.87]Electrochemical performance verificationElectrochemical performance verification
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[39.69, 286.75, 113.12, 9.04]Key steps of the protocolKey steps of the protocol
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[39.69, 425.71, 74.16, 7.87]Special reminderSpecial reminder
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[39.69, 551.98, 49.91, 9.84]MaterialsMaterials
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[39.69, 586.58, 42.83, 9.04]ReagentsReagents
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[46.77, 425.66, 299.07, 9.43]Concentrated nitric acid (HNO 3 , 65-67%, Sigma-Aldrich, cat. no. 84378)Concentrated nitric acid (HNO 3 , 65-67%, Sigma-Aldrich, cat. no. 84378)
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[46.77, 494.85, 253.95, 9.43]Lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO3, 99.5%, Macklin, cat. no. L812282)Lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO3, 99.5%, Macklin, cat. no. L812282)
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[46.77, 621.71, 217.49, 8.35]Graphite paper (0.05 mm, Hebei King Carbon Tech)Graphite paper (0.05 mm, Hebei King Carbon Tech)
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[46.77, 275.76, 343.57, 19.88]Vibration dehydrator (Dongguan Bochang Environmental Protection Technology, model no. BC-1)Vibration dehydrator (Dongguan Bochang Environmental Protection Technology, model no. BC-1)
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[46.77, 310.34, 286.45, 8.35]Muffle furnace (Shenzhen Kejing Star Tech., model no. KSL-1100X-S)Muffle furnace (Shenzhen Kejing Star Tech., model no. KSL-1100X-S)
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[46.77, 414.13, 339.58, 8.35]Vacuum blast oven (Shanghai Yiheng Scientific Instrument, model no. DZF-6050)Vacuum blast oven (Shanghai Yiheng Scientific Instrument, model no. DZF-6050)
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[46.77, 471.79, 267.47, 8.35]Magnetic stirrer (Hunan Lichen Instrument, model no. H55-pro)Magnetic stirrer (Hunan Lichen Instrument, model no. H55-pro)
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[46.77, 483.32, 254.39, 8.35]Fume hood (Covok, model no. 1800 mm*800 mm*2350 mm)Fume hood (Covok, model no. 1800 mm*800 mm*2350 mm)
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[46.77, 494.85, 285.71, 8.35]Glove box (Shanghai Mikrouna Mech. Tech., model no. Super series)Glove box (Shanghai Mikrouna Mech. Tech., model no. Super series)
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[46.77, 540.99, 328.63, 8.35]Drying cabinet (Shanghai Yiheng Scientific Instrument, model no. BPG-9070A)Drying cabinet (Shanghai Yiheng Scientific Instrument, model no. BPG-9070A)
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[46.77, 552.51, 355.16, 8.35]Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (Arcos, model no. 2-MV)Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (Arcos, model no. 2-MV)
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[46.77, 610.18, 228.27, 8.35]Microwave digester (Shanghai Sineo, model no. Tank)Microwave digester (Shanghai Sineo, model no. Tank)
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[56.69, 690.9, 366.64, 31.42]Joule heat equipment (Shenzhen Zhongke Jingyan Technology, model no. HTS) level and the energized circuit is disconnected before opening the door during use. AlwaysJoule heat equipment (Shenzhen Zhongke Jingyan Technology, model no. HTS) level and the energized circuit is disconnected before opening the door during use. Always
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[46.77, 195.01, 356.39, 8.35]Automatic thick film coater (Shenzhen Kejing Star Tech., model no. MSK-AFA-H200A)Automatic thick film coater (Shenzhen Kejing Star Tech., model no. MSK-AFA-H200A)
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[46.77, 252.68, 334.38, 8.35]Precision disc cutting machine (Shenzhen Kejing Star Tech., model no. MSK-T10)Precision disc cutting machine (Shenzhen Kejing Star Tech., model no. MSK-T10)
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[46.77, 321.86, 268.38, 9.44]Single side polished Si/SiO 2 wafer (Cailiaoren, cat. no. KY01004)Single side polished Si/SiO 2 wafer (Cailiaoren, cat. no. KY01004)
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[39.69, 448.2, 65.85, 9.04]Reagent setupReagent setup
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[39.69, 460.33, 69.85, 7.87]Deionized waterDeionized water
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[39.69, 517.99, 29.75, 7.87]OthersOthers
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[39.69, 563.52, 78.97, 9.04]Equipment setupEquipment setup
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[39.69, 575.65, 105.72, 7.87]Glass/plastic equipmentGlass/plastic equipment
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[39.69, 633.31, 29.75, 7.87]OthersOthers
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[39.69, 678.84, 69.25, 9.04]Software setupSoftware setup
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[39.69, 690.97, 141.34, 7.87]Techno-economic analysis setupTechno-economic analysis setup
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[39.69, 229.67, 110.22, 7.87]FullProf refinement setupFullProf refinement setup
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[39.69, 298.81, 131.64, 8.35]Background of the XRD dataBackground of the XRD data
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[39.69, 482.79, 55.81, 9.84]ProcedureProcedure
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[39.69, 517.39, 205.01, 9.04]Spent battery disassembly and pretreatmentSpent battery disassembly and pretreatment
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[39.69, 229.09, 194.14, 9.04]Failure analysis of spent cathode materialsFailure analysis of spent cathode materials
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[39.69, 241.94, 52.78, 7.0]● TIMING 2 h● TIMING 2 h
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[56.69, 379.69, 89.43, 7.63]◆ TROUBLESHOOTING◆ TROUBLESHOOTING
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[56.7, 702.57, 89.43, 7.64]◆ TROUBLESHOOTING◆ TROUBLESHOOTING
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[39.69, 114.3, 354.75, 17.87]Table 3 | The proportion of primary materials used in various direct regeneration and upcycling processesTable 3 | The proportion of primary materials used in various direct regeneration and upcycling processes
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[39.69, 263.69, 280.56, 9.04]Direct regeneration and upcycling of spent cathode materialsDirect regeneration and upcycling of spent cathode materials
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[39.69, 276.54, 80.61, 7.0]● TIMING 35 h or 5 h● TIMING 35 h or 5 h
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[39.69, 471.87, 150.42, 7.87]Solid-phase sintering regenerationSolid-phase sintering regeneration
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[56.69, 541.13, 89.43, 7.64]◆ TROUBLESHOOTING◆ TROUBLESHOOTING
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[39.68, 552.53, 179.72, 7.87]Joule heat-assisted ultrafast regenerationJoule heat-assisted ultrafast regeneration
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[56.69, 656.45, 89.43, 7.64]◆ TROUBLESHOOTING◆ TROUBLESHOOTING
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[39.68, 206.61, 355.06, 9.11]Direct upcycling of spent LiMn 2 O4 into high-voltage cathode material LiNi 0.5Mn1.5O4Direct upcycling of spent LiMn 2 O4 into high-voltage cathode material LiNi 0.5Mn1.5O4
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[39.69, 402.64, 380.51, 9.13]Direct upcycling of spent LiMn 2 O4 into Li-rich Mn-based cathode material Li 1.2 Ni0.2Mn0.6O2Direct upcycling of spent LiMn 2 O4 into Li-rich Mn-based cathode material Li 1.2 Ni0.2Mn0.6O2
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[39.69, 563.52, 218.45, 9.04]Regenerated cathode material characterizationRegenerated cathode material characterization
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[39.69, 576.37, 53.14, 7.0]● TIMING 8 h● TIMING 8 h
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[39.69, 436.67, 192.77, 19.85]Electrochemical performance verification ● TIMING 30-40 dElectrochemical performance verification ● TIMING 30-40 d
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[39.69, 114.32, 270.18, 17.87]Table 4 | Basic parameter settings for electrochemical testing of different materials in this protocolTable 4 | Basic parameter settings for electrochemical testing of different materials in this protocol
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[39.69, 482.79, 88.45, 9.84]TroubleshootingTroubleshooting
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[39.69, 114.31, 157.13, 7.87]Table 5 (continued) | TroubleshootingTable 5 (continued) | Troubleshooting
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[39.69, 667.31, 205.01, 9.04]Spent battery disassembly and pretreatmentSpent battery disassembly and pretreatment
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[39.67, 708.46, 247.3, 36.51]Fig. 3 | Failure analysis of spent cathode materials. a , b , Digital photos of the S-LMO pouch cell ( a ) and electrodes ( b ). c , An SEM image of the cross section of S-LMO electrode (scale bar, 2 μm). d , A digital photo of the S-LMO powder. e , SEM images of typical failure characteristics of the cathode material (from leftFig. 3 | Failure analysis of spent cathode materials. a , b , Digital photos of the S-LMO pouch cell ( a ) and electrodes ( b ). c , An SEM image of the cross section of S-LMO electrode (scale bar, 2 μm). d , A digital photo of the S-LMO powder. e , SEM images of typical failure characteristics of the cathode material (from left
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[306.46, 708.47, 252.55, 36.51]to right: scale bars, 2 μm, 300 nm, 1 μm and 500 nm, respectively). f , Rietveld refinement of XRD pattern of S-LMO. g , A comparison of Li content in S-LMO and C-LMO analyzed via ICP-OES. h , Mn 2 p XPS spectra collected from the spent Gr anode electrode. i , HRTEM analysis of S-LMO (scale bar, 5 nm).to right: scale bars, 2 μm, 300 nm, 1 μm and 500 nm, respectively). f , Rietveld refinement of XRD pattern of S-LMO. g , A comparison of Li content in S-LMO and C-LMO analyzed via ICP-OES. h , Mn 2 p XPS spectra collected from the spent Gr anode electrode. i , HRTEM analysis of S-LMO (scale bar, 5 nm).
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[39.68, 416.02, 251.94, 26.5]Fig. 4 | Structural characterization of regenerated LiMn 2O4 cathode materials. a , b , Rietveld refinement of XRD patterns of R-LMO-SS ( a ) and R-LMOJH ( b ) (insets, SEM images of R-LMO-SS ( a ) and R-LMO-JH ( b ); scale bars, 100 nmFig. 4 | Structural characterization of regenerated LiMn 2O4 cathode materials. a , b , Rietveld refinement of XRD patterns of R-LMO-SS ( a ) and R-LMOJH ( b ) (insets, SEM images of R-LMO-SS ( a ) and R-LMO-JH ( b ); scale bars, 100 nm
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[306.47, 416.02, 245.51, 16.5]( a ) and 200 nm ( b )). c , EPR spectrums of R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH. d , e , HRTEM analysis of R-LMO-SS ( d ) and R-LMO-JH ( e ) (scale bars ( d , e ), 5 nm).( a ) and 200 nm ( b )). c , EPR spectrums of R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH. d , e , HRTEM analysis of R-LMO-SS ( d ) and R-LMO-JH ( e ) (scale bars ( d , e ), 5 nm).
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[39.69, 471.26, 280.56, 9.04]Direct regeneration and upcycling of spent cathode materialsDirect regeneration and upcycling of spent cathode materials
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[39.69, 575.05, 218.45, 9.04]Regenerated cathode material characterizationRegenerated cathode material characterization
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[39.69, 655.77, 192.77, 9.04]Electrochemical performance verificationElectrochemical performance verification
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[123.34, 124.67, 52.42, 5.7]LMO || Li half cellLMO || Li half cell
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[39.68, 387.25, 373.59, 26.5]Fig. 5 | Electrochemical performance of regenerated LiMn 2O4 cathode materials. a , Galvanostatic charge/discharge curves of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH in the voltage range of 3.0-4.5 V at 0.1 C. b , Cycling performance of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH at 1 C. c , Rate performance of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH at various current densities.Fig. 5 | Electrochemical performance of regenerated LiMn 2O4 cathode materials. a , Galvanostatic charge/discharge curves of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH in the voltage range of 3.0-4.5 V at 0.1 C. b , Cycling performance of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH at 1 C. c , Rate performance of S-LMO, R-LMO-SS and R-LMO-JH at various current densities.
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[39.69, 448.2, 88.1, 9.04]Anticipated resultsAnticipated results
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[39.69, 505.86, 266.41, 9.04]Acquisition and failure analysis of spent cathode materialsAcquisition and failure analysis of spent cathode materials
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[63.38, 342.07, 15.2, 5.58]Mn KMn K
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[39.68, 415.86, 246.66, 36.5]Fig. 6 | Structural characterization of upcycled high-voltage cathode material LiNi 0.5 Mn1.5 O4. a , XRD patterns of upcycled precursors and products (powder diffraction file (PDF); insets show digital photos of the corresponding powders). b , Rietveld refinement of XRD pattern of U-LNMO. c , EPR spectrumsFig. 6 | Structural characterization of upcycled high-voltage cathode material LiNi 0.5 Mn1.5 O4. a , XRD patterns of upcycled precursors and products (powder diffraction file (PDF); insets show digital photos of the corresponding powders). b , Rietveld refinement of XRD pattern of U-LNMO. c , EPR spectrums
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[306.47, 415.86, 251.7, 26.5]of U-LNMO and C-LNMO. d , SEM image and EDS mapping of U-LNMO (scale bar, 500 nm). e , EDS line scan of the internal section of U-LNMO. f , HRTEM analysis of U-LNMO (scale bar, 5 nm).of U-LNMO and C-LNMO. d , SEM image and EDS mapping of U-LNMO (scale bar, 500 nm). e , EDS line scan of the internal section of U-LNMO. f , HRTEM analysis of U-LNMO (scale bar, 5 nm).
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[39.69, 598.11, 214.54, 9.04]Direct regeneration of spent cathode materialsDirect regeneration of spent cathode materials
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[39.69, 42.16, 69.68, 15.76]ProtocolProtocol
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[103.75, 122.42, 63.76, 5.7]U-LNMO || Li half cellU-LNMO || Li half cell
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[290.48, 123.65, 76.46, 5.7]LNMO || Li half cell 30 °CLNMO || Li half cell 30 °C
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[298.3, 131.45, 60.88, 5.7]voltage: 3.5-4.9 Vvoltage: 3.5-4.9 V
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[123.61, 330.28, 76.02, 5.7]LNMO || Li half cell 30 °CLNMO || Li half cell 30 °C
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[39.67, 381.73, 379.31, 36.51]Fig. 7 | Electrochemical performance of upcycled high-voltage cathode material LiNi 0.5 Mn1.5 O4. a , Galvanostatic charge/discharge curve of U-LNMO in the voltage range of 3.5-4.9 V at 0.1 C (The inset is the corresponding d Q /d V curve). b , Cycling performance of U-LNMO and C-LNMO at 1 C. c , The rate performance of U-LNMO and C-LNMO at various current densities.Fig. 7 | Electrochemical performance of upcycled high-voltage cathode material LiNi 0.5 Mn1.5 O4. a , Galvanostatic charge/discharge curve of U-LNMO in the voltage range of 3.5-4.9 V at 0.1 C (The inset is the corresponding d Q /d V curve). b , Cycling performance of U-LNMO and C-LNMO at 1 C. c , The rate performance of U-LNMO and C-LNMO at various current densities.
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[39.69, 621.18, 381.06, 20.01]Direct upcycling of spent cathode materials into next-generation cathode materials Direct upcycling of spent LiMn O4 into high-voltage cathode material LiNiDirect upcycling of spent cathode materials into next-generation cathode materials Direct upcycling of spent LiMn O4 into high-voltage cathode material LiNi
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[73.36, 127.06, 19.83, 5.58]U-LRMU-LRM
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[39.68, 416.8, 246.54, 26.5]Fig. 8 | Structural characterization of upcycled Li-rich Mn-based cathode material Li 1.2 Ni0.2 Mn0.6O2. a , XRD patterns of upcycled precursors and products (the insets show digital photos of the corresponding powders.) b , RietveldFig. 8 | Structural characterization of upcycled Li-rich Mn-based cathode material Li 1.2 Ni0.2 Mn0.6O2. a , XRD patterns of upcycled precursors and products (the insets show digital photos of the corresponding powders.) b , Rietveld
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[306.47, 416.8, 255.89, 26.5]refinement of XRD pattern of U-LRMNMO. c , EPR spectrums of U-LRM and C-LRM. d , SEM image and EDS mapping of U-LRM (scale bar, 500 nm). e , EDS line scan of the internal section of U-LRM. f , HRTEM analysis of U-LRM (scale bar, 5 nm).refinement of XRD pattern of U-LRMNMO. c , EPR spectrums of U-LRM and C-LRM. d , SEM image and EDS mapping of U-LRM (scale bar, 500 nm). e , EDS line scan of the internal section of U-LRM. f , HRTEM analysis of U-LRM (scale bar, 5 nm).
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[39.69, 42.16, 69.68, 15.76]ProtocolProtocol
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[39.67, 384.62, 384.13, 26.5]Fig. 9 | Electrochemical performance of upcycled Li-rich Mn-based cathode material Li 1.2 Ni0.2Mn0.6O2. a , Galvanostatic charge-discharge curve of U-LRM in the voltage range of 2.0-4.8 V at 0.1 C (the inset is the corresponding d Q /d V curve). b , Cycling performance of U-LRM and C-LRM at 1 C. c , Rate performance of U-LRM and C-LRM at various current densities.Fig. 9 | Electrochemical performance of upcycled Li-rich Mn-based cathode material Li 1.2 Ni0.2Mn0.6O2. a , Galvanostatic charge-discharge curve of U-LRM in the voltage range of 2.0-4.8 V at 0.1 C (the inset is the corresponding d Q /d V curve). b , Cycling performance of U-LRM and C-LRM at 1 C. c , Rate performance of U-LRM and C-LRM at various current densities.
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[39.69, 598.11, 92.81, 9.04]Reporting summaryReporting summary
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[39.69, 644.24, 75.22, 9.04]Data availabilityData availability
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[39.68, 722.23, 191.21, 7.77]Received: 26 January 2025; Accepted: 12 June 2025;Received: 26 January 2025; Accepted: 12 June 2025;
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[39.68, 732.98, 120.66, 7.77]Published online: 18 August 2025Published online: 18 August 2025
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[306.47, 590.09, 75.85, 7.0]AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
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[306.47, 599.52, 251.32, 69.25]G.Z. was supported by the Guangdong Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program (grant no. 2021ZT09L197), Shenzhen Science and Technology Program (grant no. KQTD20210811090112002), the Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation Fund of Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School and the Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School-Shenzhen Pengrui Young Faculty Program of Shenzhen Pengrui Foundation (grant no. SZPR2023007). H.J. was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 524B2023). J.W. was supported by the Startup Fund for Young Faculty at Shanghai Jaio Tong University (grant no. 23×010502206) and the National Natural Science Youth Fund (grant no. 52302285).G.Z. was supported by the Guangdong Innovative and Entrepreneurial Research Team Program (grant no. 2021ZT09L197), Shenzhen Science and Technology Program (grant no. KQTD20210811090112002), the Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation Fund of Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School and the Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School-Shenzhen Pengrui Young Faculty Program of Shenzhen Pengrui Foundation (grant no. SZPR2023007). H.J. was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 524B2023). J.W. was supported by the Startup Fund for Young Faculty at Shanghai Jaio Tong University (grant no. 23×010502206) and the National Natural Science Youth Fund (grant no. 52302285).
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[306.47, 678.09, 78.48, 7.0]Author contributionsAuthor contributions
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[306.47, 726.09, 77.03, 7.0]Competing interestsCompeting interests
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[306.47, 735.52, 120.03, 5.26]The authors declare no competing interests.The authors declare no competing interests.
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[540.36, 763.81, 20.84, 6.99]24462446
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[39.69, 42.16, 69.68, 15.76]ProtocolProtocol
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[39.69, 763.81, 194.26, 7.0]Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447Nature Protocols | Volume 21 | June 2026 | 2413-2447
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[23.52, 127.01, 175.94, 17.22]Reporting SummaryReporting Summary
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[308.88, 63.3, 90.91, 7.02]Corresponding author(s):Corresponding author(s):
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[308.88, 80.22, 95.18, 7.02]Last updated by author(s):Last updated by author(s):
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[408.24, 64.02, 118.91, 6.27]Hui-Ming Cheng and Guangmin ZhouHui-Ming Cheng and Guangmin Zhou
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[408.24, 81.06, 43.99, 6.27]May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
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[24.96, 222.34, 49.71, 10.95]StatisticsStatistics
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[43.8, 258.3, 38.13, 7.02]ConfirmedConfirmed
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[58.08, 274.63, 428.7, 7.74]The exact sample size ( n ) for each experimental group/condition, given as a discrete number and unit of measurementThe exact sample size ( n ) for each experimental group/condition, given as a discrete number and unit of measurement
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[58.08, 291.9, 468.9, 7.02]A statement on whether measurements were taken from distinct samples or whether the same sample was measured repeatedlyA statement on whether measurements were taken from distinct samples or whether the same sample was measured repeatedly
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[58.08, 334.38, 131.52, 7.02]A description of all covariates testedA description of all covariates tested
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[58.08, 351.42, 420.35, 7.02]A description of any assumptions or corrections, such as tests of normality and adjustment for multiple comparisonsA description of any assumptions or corrections, such as tests of normality and adjustment for multiple comparisons
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[58.08, 425.7, 351.21, 7.02]For Bayesian analysis, information on the choice of priors and Markov chain Monte Carlo settingsFor Bayesian analysis, information on the choice of priors and Markov chain Monte Carlo settings
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[58.08, 442.74, 417.36, 7.02]For hierarchical and complex designs, identification of the appropriate level for tests and full reporting of outcomesFor hierarchical and complex designs, identification of the appropriate level for tests and full reporting of outcomes
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[58.08, 459.19, 323.38, 7.74]Estimates of effect sizes (e.g. Cohen's d , Pearson's r ), indicating how they were calculatedEstimates of effect sizes (e.g. Cohen's d , Pearson's r ), indicating how they were calculated
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[24.96, 501.7, 105.73, 10.95]Software and codeSoftware and code
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[24.96, 522.18, 196.29, 7.02]Policy information about availability of computer codePolicy information about availability of computer code
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[24.96, 33.22, 26.19, 10.95]DataData
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[24.96, 53.58, 157.2, 7.02]Policy information about availability of dataPolicy information about availability of data
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[24.96, 175.9, 403.94, 10.95]Research involving human participants, their data, or biological materialResearch involving human participants, their data, or biological material
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[29.16, 65.58, 485.0, 7.02]All manuscripts must include a data availability statement. This statement should provide the following information, where applicable:All manuscripts must include a data availability statement. This statement should provide the following information, where applicable:
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[39.12, 77.7, 255.87, 6.27]Accession codes, unique identifiers, or web links for publicly available datasetsAccession codes, unique identifiers, or web links for publicly available datasets
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[39.12, 87.3, 168.42, 6.27]A description of any restrictions on data availabilityA description of any restrictions on data availability
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[39.12, 98.34, 309.32, 6.27]For clinical datasets or third party data, please ensure that the statement adheres to our policyFor clinical datasets or third party data, please ensure that the statement adheres to our policy
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[577.37, 29.76, 9.96, 165.9]nature portfolio | reporting summarynature portfolio | reporting summary
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[32.04, 222.78, 92.51, 6.27]Reporting on sex and genderReporting on sex and gender
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[32.04, 271.86, 83.1, 6.27]Population characteristicsPopulation characteristics
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[32.04, 291.54, 40.06, 6.27]RecruitmentRecruitment
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[32.04, 311.22, 50.63, 6.27]Ethics oversightEthics oversight
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[24.96, 328.26, 338.05, 6.27]Note that full information on the approval of the study protocol must also be provided in the manuscript.Note that full information on the approval of the study protocol must also be provided in the manuscript.
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[23.52, 357.38, 183.98, 15.63]Field-specific reportingField-specific reporting
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[38.04, 400.98, 45.09, 7.02]Life sciencesLife sciences
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[143.04, 400.98, 105.43, 7.02]Behavioural & social sciencesBehavioural & social sciences
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[24.96, 415.35, 322.71, 5.43]For a reference copy of the document with all sections, see nature.com/documents/nr-reporting-summary-flat.pdfFor a reference copy of the document with all sections, see nature.com/documents/nr-reporting-summary-flat.pdf
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[23.52, 447.98, 507.07, 15.63]Ecological, evolutionary & environmental sciences study designEcological, evolutionary & environmental sciences study design
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[32.04, 491.82, 55.96, 6.27]Study descriptionStudy description
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[32.04, 521.22, 54.3, 6.27]Research sampleResearch sample
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[126.72, 521.22, 93.75, 6.27]Spent LIBs Cathode materialsSpent LIBs Cathode materials
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[32.04, 540.9, 57.32, 6.27]Sampling strategySampling strategy
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[32.04, 560.58, 48.06, 6.27]Data collectionData collection
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[32.04, 580.26, 76.14, 6.27]Timing and spatial scaleTiming and spatial scale
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[32.04, 619.26, 49.88, 6.27]Data exclusionsData exclusions
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[126.72, 619.26, 72.46, 6.27]No data was excluded.No data was excluded.
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[32.04, 638.94, 48.53, 6.27]ReproducibilityReproducibility
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[32.04, 658.62, 48.29, 6.27]RandomizationRandomization
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[32.04, 688.98, 25.79, 6.27]BlindingBlinding
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[32.04, 26.46, 118.01, 7.02]Did the study involve field work?Did the study involve field work?
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[59.04, 154.26, 34.43, 6.27]AntibodiesAntibodies
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[59.04, 168.42, 63.02, 6.27]Eukaryotic cell linesEukaryotic cell lines
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[59.04, 182.58, 100.66, 6.27]Palaeontology and archaeologyPalaeontology and archaeology
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[220.8, 124.52, 39.86, 8.61]MethodsMethods
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[238.68, 140.58, 75.21, 7.02]Involved in the studyInvolved in the study
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[252.12, 154.26, 28.04, 6.27]ChIP-seqChIP-seq
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[252.12, 168.42, 49.94, 6.27]Flow cytometryFlow cytometry
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[252.12, 182.58, 80.87, 6.27]MRI-based neuroimagingMRI-based neuroimaging
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[577.37, 29.76, 9.96, 165.9]nature portfolio | reporting summarynature portfolio | reporting summary
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[59.04, 196.86, 93.58, 6.27]Animals and other organismsAnimals and other organisms
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[59.04, 211.02, 38.78, 6.27]Clinical dataClinical data
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[59.04, 225.18, 93.52, 6.27]Dual use research of concernDual use research of concern
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[59.04, 239.34, 19.55, 6.27]PlantsPlants
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