The latest research by Professor Wang Zhaohua's team at the Beijing Institute of Technology has been featured in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. The article, titled "Lithium-ion Battery Recycling: A Mitigating Factor in Material Scarcity Amid China's Electric Vehicle Expansion", delves into the capability of lithium-ion battery recycling to address the shortage of crucial materials in China's burgeoning electric vehicle sector. As China's electric vehicle industry experiences rapid growth, the demand for lithium-ion batteries has soared, resulting in a scarcity of essential materials like cobalt, lithium, nickel, and manganese. Professor Wang's team has devised a holistic evaluation framework that meticulously assesses the potential of battery recycling across resource replenishment, environmental impact, spatial distribution, and economic viability, offering pivotal insights for the sustainable advancement of China's electric vehicle industry.