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• Published Subscription Review Article 22 May 2026

  Recycling and Reinforcement of Retired EV Battery Materials in Polymer Composites for Sustainable Engineering Applications

  By Rajkumar K. Chougale, Pralhad B. Patole, Amit A. Desai, Gayatri S. Ghorpade, Balaji T. Mohite, Jayant C. Thorat

  Abstract: The rapid proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs) has led to a substantial increase in lithium-ion battery waste, necessitating sustainable strategies for material recovery and reuse. This review explores the valorization of retired Electrical Vehicle batteries within polymer and composite systems, highlighting second-life applications as a promising pathway toward circular material utilization. Batteries retaining 70–80% of their original capacity remain suitable for extended use; however, beyond conventional energy storage, their constituent …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 362–371 Read article →