This technology restores degraded battery electrodes by removing contamination that reduces performance. The regeneration process cleans anode and cathode surfaces, recovering function and extending battery life. It reduces the need for replacement, lowers environmental impact, and supports more sustainable battery lifecycle management across various battery types.
The Invention
This invention relates to a method for restoring the functionality of battery anode and cathode surfaces, which become contaminated and lose performance after repeated charge-discharge cycles. Instead of replacing spent batteries, this technology facilitates the regeneration of contaminated electrodes, thereby extending battery life and reducing waste.
Market Opportunity
The global battery technology market represents a highly lucrative, high-growth opportunity projected to expand from USD 95.7 billion to USD 136.6 billion by 2027 at a steady CAGR of 7.4%. The transportation vertical dominates market share with electric and hybrid vehicles serving as the primary growth engine, while the lithium-ion battery segment leads as the fastest-growing technology with a remarkable CAGR of 10.9%. Marketing efforts can position new solutions against core industry drivers, which include surging global demand for electric vehicles , rapid battery integration across the renewable energy sector , and widespread automation/smart electronic advancements. Crucially, the market landscape is being shaped through targeted product launches, partnerships, and strategic contracts , opening up ideal entry points for cutting-edge alternatives to capture market share from top-tier, star-rated incumbents
Applications
●Electric vehicle battery maintenance and refurbishment to improve cost-efficiency and resource utilization.
●Portable electronic devices requiring frequent battery replacements or recycling solutions.
●Energy storage systems aiming for sustainable lifecycle management and reduced material consumption.
Key Benefits
●Extends battery lifespan by effectively regenerating contaminant-affected anode and cathode surfaces.
●Reduces dependence on scarce and costly metals through enhanced recycling and reuse of batteries.
●Contributes to environmental sustainability by minimizing battery disposal and landfill waste.
Lead Inventor: Michael Pravica
Explosives, High Pressure Science, Raman, Infrared, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and X-ray Spectroscopies, Accelerator Physics
Development and Intellectual Property Status
US Application 63/885,776, Filed 9/22/2025
US Application 64/096,190, Filed 6/22/2026
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
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