Rice researchers develop innovative battery recycling method (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice researchers led by James Tour have developed an innovative battery recycling method. Credit Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.