Yan Wang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (IMAGE) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Caption Yan Wang, William Smith Foundation Dean's Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), with a sample of the cathode materials he is able to produce with his process for recycling lithium-ion batteries. The focus of his work with USABC is electric and hybrid vehicle batteries, like the ones in front of him on the lab table. Credit Worcester Polytechnic Institute Usage Restrictions None License Licensed 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.