Researchers at Rice University in Houston say they have a solution to deal with difficult-to-recycle lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, cell-phones and various other electronic devices. Using an environmentally friendly deep eutectic solvent, the solution can extract recyclable elements from the metal oxides commonly used as cathodes in lithium-ion batteries. The researchers say that…
A new lithium-ion battery recycling research and development center, launched by the Department of Energy (DoE), has been opened at Argonne National Laboratory. Aiming to reclaim and recycle critical materials, such as cobalt and lithium, from lithium-based battery technology, the ReCell Center will focus on developing cost-effective recycling processes to recover as much economic value…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent technology, data security and mobile related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 2/11-2/15. Regulating new tech may harm public safety efforts With biometric technology like facial recognition, our tech devices are becoming easier and more convenient to use. But with the rising popularity comes the…
Next Monday marks another celebration of National Battery Day. Observed each year on February 18, this is a day to appreciate the convenience batteries provide to our everyday lives. As consumers, it’s our responsibility to recycle them when they have reached end-of-life. Battery recycling not only helps prevent potentially hazardous materials in batteries from harming…
After admitting to purposefully slowing down batteries of older iPhone models and briefly providing a $29 battery replacement program for affected iPhone models, Apple is still heavily dealing with consumer complaints on battery life. And their latest solution? A smart battery case that can charge your phone up to a day and a half. The…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced last week that they will award $5.5 million to companies that advance lithium-ion battery recycling technology and will dedicate an additional $15 million towards developing a research center focused on batteries. The Lithium Battery R&D recycling Center will be led by Argonne National Laboratory, the National Renewable Energy…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent consumer technology and battery related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 1/07-1/11. Mobile tech features coming in 2019 In today’s digital age, there isn’t a day where technology isn’t rapidly evolving. Last year the market was overwhelmed with a flood of new smartphones and in…
For years, batteries have been an omnipresent pain for recyclers. Not only is the material hazardous but they can be difficult and expensive to break apart. And it does not help that the value of these devices continues to plummet as cheaper batteries made with less complex materials begin to appear on the market. However,…
Last year the market was overwhelmed with a flood of new smartphones – all of which had very little distinguishing features from one another. At the top of the list, the smartphones that gained attention sported stunning photography capabilities and slimmed down bezel designs. And one of the consumers favorite features was software innovations –…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent ITAM and battery related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 12/30-1/04. ITAM Predictions for 2019 With a new year under way, it’s time we take a look at what experts believe will be the focus of the information technology industry for the next twelve months.…
Despite being one of the most common types of batteries, lithium-ion batteries are also very well known for being temperamental devices. If the battery is overcharged, has developed an internal short or has been punctured, there is a possibility that it can catch fire and explode. And with growing demand for these batteries, there is…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent mobile technology, electronic plastics and IoT related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 12/10-12/14. Safeguarding your smartphone This may be the season of gift buying, but it is also the time of year where you should be doing everything you can to protect your devices…
There isn’t much that we demand from a decent power supply. All we ask is that it has enough power to charge out beloved tech devices in a timely manner and not heat up to a degree hot enough that our devices explode. This is why fluoride, which heats up to 300 degrees fahrenheit, has…
Provided is a weekly snapshot of the recent battery, technology and electronic waste related news that HOBI’s blog reported during the week 12/03-12/07. Electronic recyclers avoid costly proposed fire code amendment HOBI’s president, Craig Boswell, discusses how the electronic recycling industry dodged a bullet after proposed amendment F18-18 was rejected during the most recent ICC…
With the push for technology integration in just about every aspect of our daily lives, some children’s toys are more dangerous than parents probably realized. The most dangerous toys are those that require batteries or require electricity to run. When toys like singing dolls and remote controlled cars eventually stop dancing and racing around, it…