Core Insights - The research team led by Chen Zhongwei at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics has developed a continuous recycling pilot plant for high-quality regenerated cathode materials, achieving a battery capacity retention of 92% after 1000 charge-discharge cycles, marking a significant advancement in recycling technology [1][3] Group 1: Research and Development - Chen Zhongwei's research journey emphasizes a "closed-loop innovation system" that integrates material design to address energy and environmental challenges [2] - The team has successfully published results in top international journals and contributed to national key projects, enhancing China's independent innovation in new energy technology [3] Group 2: Battery Recycling Technology - The team developed an "one-step" battery recycling process that simplifies the traditional three-step method, significantly reducing energy consumption and pollution [5][8] - The new process utilizes a selective leaching and co-precipitation strategy, achieving over 99.8% extraction rates for nickel, cobalt, and manganese, while reducing costs to one-fifth of traditional methods [7][8] Group 3: Industrial Application and Impact - The pilot line for regenerated cathode materials has been established, providing materials to multiple battery companies, resulting in a 32% cost reduction and a 20% increase in cycle life for batteries [9][10] - The ongoing collaboration with enterprises aims to develop a thousand-ton demonstration line, promoting a "research-demonstration-industry" linkage mechanism for battery recycling and regeneration [10]