This document is a publication of a European patent application (EP2026025658A1) detailing a method for recycling the positive electrode of waste batteries. The application was published on March 18, 2026, and includes a list of designated European states where patent protection is sought. The inventors have not yet filed their designation.

As this is a patent application, it does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, it may signal future technological developments or potential intellectual property considerations within the battery manufacturing and recycling sectors. Companies operating in these areas should monitor the progress of this patent application and related technologies.