UNSW develops rapid lithium-ion battery health diagnostic test

Researchers at the University of New South Wales created a method using electrical pulses and statistical analysis to assess battery health in under three minutes, potentially enabling faster sorting of used batteries for reuse or recycling

First covered Nov 14, 2026 · 2:47 AM PT · 1 article

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6h PV Magazine UNSW develops three-minute lithium-ion battery health test — Researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have developed a prototype that uses electrical pulses and statistical models to assess lithium-ion…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-14 (#5)

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