SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Employs Multi-Agent AI to Refine Battery Metal Recovery

By Neetika Walter · Interesting Engineering · 2026-07-22

Interesting Engineering reports that a new research initiative led by the US Department of Energy is utilizing specialized AI agents to optimize the extraction of cobalt, nickel, and manganese from discarded lithium-ion batteries. The project involves a collaboration between SLAC

Interesting Engineering reports that a new research initiative led by the US Department of Energy is utilizing specialized AI agents to optimize the extraction of cobalt, nickel, and manganese from discarded lithium-ion batteries. The project involves a collaboration between SLAC