# li-ion batteries

Discover how to improve batteries performance and the chemical analysis of its components with microwave-assisted digestion, an essential ally to deliver faster and high-quality digestions for every Li-ion battery sample matrix, like Li-ores, anodes, and cathodes.

The rapid expansion of electric mobility and the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries have intensified the global challenge of ensuring sustainable access to critical raw materials. Among these critical raw materials, lithium stands at the core of modern energy storage. a research group at the University of Brescia, under the scientific guidance of Professor Elza Bontempi, has developed an innovative and environmentally responsible method for lithium recovery from black mass (BM). This research proposes a paradigm shift: instead of relying on harsh chemical treatments, the process leverages microwave energy as the core enabling technology to activate and transform the material, making lithium selectively recoverable through a greener approach.

Improving batteries performance is a compelling task for this industry, and the chemical analysis of battery components is a necessary step. Materials for anodes, cathodes and electrolytes should be fully characterized. Microwave-assisted digestion has become an essential ally for sample preparation of battery materials before measurements by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry.