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Feb 14, 2022 · Fundamentals

Researchers Convert Discarded Masks into Low‑Cost High‑Performance Batteries

Scientists from Russia, the US and Mexico have developed a cost‑effective battery made from disinfected mask waste, graphene ink, and repurposed pharmaceutical packaging, offering a lightweight, thin, flexible energy storage solution that approaches lithium‑ion performance while addressing mask pollution and battery material shortages.