Early-Stage Cultures of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans Enable Efficient Bioleaching of Li-ion Battery Cathode Material
Brooke E. Elander, Mengyun Jiang, C. J. Guthrie, Zachary Ibrahim, Babak Momeni, Dunwei Wang
This study shows that early-stage cultures of Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans improve leaching efficiency of LIB cathode material compared to later growth phases.
bioRxiv · Aug 5, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology