Dial manganese for stability

Often sidelined by nickel and cobalt when it comes to batteries, the metal manganese is finding proponents in science and industry – in particular, by those attempting to avoid supply and cost issues. Ian Morse reports on the role of manganese in battery cell production.

Issue 06–2021
Recycled Cathode

Mixed cathode material extracted from a spent battery. Low prices provide little incentive for recyclers to recover manganese, but this could change as demand for the metal increases.

Image: David Baillot/UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering

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