➀ A recent review in Small emphasizes the need for comprehensive safety evaluations of graphene and its derivatives as they expand into various industries.

➁ Existing studies reveal a range of biological responses to graphene, highlighting the complexity of their interactions with living organisms.

➂ The review calls for standardized testing protocols and collaborative efforts among researchers, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders to develop robust safety guidelines.

➀ Researchers at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences are developing a new thermal recycling method for lithium-ion batteries to recover valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, aluminum, copper, and nickel.

➁ The current mechanical recycling processes have limitations and inefficiencies, leading to only half of lithium-ion batteries being recycled.

➂ The project aims to develop an efficient process in a reactor oven that can achieve high recovery rates of valuable materials from both small and large batteries.