A Study on the Cradle-to-Gate Environmental Impacts of
A Study on the Cradle-to-Gate Environmental Impacts of Automotive Lithium-ion Batteries Antonella Accardoa,*, Giovanni Dotellib, Ezio Spessaa aDipartimento Energia “Galileo Ferrarisâ€, CARS@Polito, Politecnico di Torino, c.so Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Torino, Italia bDipartimento di Chimica, Materiali e Ingegneria Chimica “Giulio Nattaâ€,
Environmental impact of recycling spent lithium-ion batteries
Despite the fact that adoption of EVs has multilayer benefits in terms of energy and environmental impact due to their potential to completely decarbonise the source of energy, the global shift from conventional Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEVs) to EVs will need a deep pocket well stocked with critical metals like cobalt, lithium, nickel and manganese in
Exploring the energy and environmental sustainability of
This study examined the environmental impacts of lithium-last and lithium-first recycling processes. Fig. 4 (a) and Fig. S12 compares the life cycle environmental impacts of various LIB packs based on these two recycling processes, covering production, usage, and recycling stages. The results indicate that LFP batteries generally exhibit higher
(PDF) Comparison of the Environmental impact of 5
Matheys et al. (2009) compared the environmental impact of five different batteries, LAB, nickelcadmium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium ion batteries and sodium nickel chloride
Comparative life cycle assessment of lithium-ion capacitors
lithium carbonate and titania is obtained from the ecoinvent 3.5 database based on ore extraction and salt formation environmental impact values. However, in the case of the LIC module made from recycled materials, lithium carbonate and titania are obtained from the recycling product stage and only have process environmental impact values
Life cycle assessment of lithium-based batteries: Review of
This review offers a comprehensive study of Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (E-LCA), Life Cycle Costing (LCC), Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA), and
Review A review of the life cycle assessment of electric vehicles
Considering that lithium-sulphur (Li-S) batteries may also be applied to EVs in the future, Deng et al. (2017a) conducted a comprehensive environmental impact assessment of Li-S batteries and found that the use of graphene-sulphur composite cathodes and lithium metal anodes protected by Li-S batteries are more environmentally friendly than traditional NMC-G
Environmental impact analysis of potassium-ion batteries based
The specific tasks are as follows: (1) comprehensively evaluating the environmental impacts of four selected representative PIBs at the production, use, and recycling stages and exploring the main drivers and reasons behind them; (2) conducting a comparative analysis of the environmental impacts of PIBs and LFP batteries to evaluate the environmental
Thermal behavior analysis of lithium-ion capacitors at transient
Thermal behavior analysis of lithium-ion capacitors at transient high discharge rates. Author links open overlay panel Wei Zhou a b 1, which impacts the state of charge evaluation of the cells, adiabatic cotton with low thermal conductivity is wrapped around the surface of the cell to simulate a near-adiabatic environment, further
Environmental Impacts of Lithium production
Our in-depth white paper, "Environmental Impacts of Lithium Production," offers a thorough analysis from extraction to battery-grade lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) conversion. Download now. Get exclusive insights into the
Environmental impact of recycling spent lithium
The present work was carried with the objective to check the environmental impact of leaching with mild phosphoric acid by using the material and energy flow data obtained from laboratory
The Cobalt Supply Chain and
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) deployed in battery energy storage systems (BESS) can reduce the carbon intensity of the electricity-generating sector and improve environmental
Environmental impact assessment of lithium ion battery
The findings of the current study that certain processes have significant environmental implications, including climate change (fossil), resource usage (energy carrier),
oa Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Lithium-Ion Capacitors
The life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology which allows quantification of environmental performance of products and processes based on complete product life cycle was utilised to
Environmental impact assessment on production and material
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have been expected to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other environmental impacts. However, GHG emissions of lithium ion battery (LiB) production for a vehicle with recycling during its life cycle have not been clarified. Moreover, demands for nickel (Ni), cobalt, lithium, and
Environmental Impact Assessment in the Entire Life Cycle of
The novelty of our review is based on its ability to discuss the environmental impact of LIBs as a whole, pointing to every minuscule intricacy like metal reserves, the life of
Environmental impact assessment of
Purpose Aluminum electrolytic capacitors (AECs) are a type of indispensable electronic components in modern electronic and electrical products. They are designed
Post-Mortem Analysis of Lithium-Ion Capacitors after
Lithium-ion Capacitors (LiCs) have recently emerged in the market of energy storage systems as a new technology having some of the advantages of Lithium-ion Batteries (LiBs) and Supercapacitors (SCs).
Frontiers | Environmental impact analysis
This paper presents a comprehensive environmental impact analysis of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system for the storage and delivery of 1 kW-hour of
(PDF) Revolutionizing energy storage:
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the leading energy storage technology, powering a wide range of applications in today''s electrified world.
Review of the current knowledge and identified gaps in assessing
Lithium mining in the LT is a prosperous economic activity but is associated with critical environmental and social impacts. A highly discussed problem relates to water balance and quality, what affects biodiversity and local communities (Domingues et al., 2024).The excessive water consumption to obtain CaO for Li precipitation, underground water pumping
Analysis of the climate impact how to measure it
There are today over 100 research articles that cover the environmental impacts from lithium-ion batteries dating back to as early as 1999. The focus in the research varies, as do the methods. Of this reason the results are also widely different with a climate impact ranging from 39 kg CO2e/kWh to 196 kg CO2e/kWh1. If
[PDF] Environmental Impact Analysis of Waste Lithium-Ion
This study introduces the current status of recycling technology for waste lithium-ion batteries, with a focus on the environmental impact during the recycling process of waste lithium-ion battery cathode materials. Composition of lithium-ion battery was analyzed in order to estimate which components are potentially dangerous to the environment. Heavy metals are
Estimating the environmental impacts of global lithium-ion battery
Abstract A sustainable low-carbon transition via electric vehicles will require a comprehensive understanding of lithium-ion batteries'' global supply chain environmental
Strategic analysis of metal dependency in the transition to low
Moreover, the analysis indicates that the largest cobalt projects generally exhibit higher Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) scores, indicating greater exposure to ESG risks, which raises concerns regarding the potential risks and impacts associated with cobalt supply given their substantial share of global cobalt reserves and resources.
From the Perspective of Battery Production:
With the wide use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), battery production has caused many problems, such as energy consumption and pollutant emissions. Although the life-cycle
Estimating the environmental impacts of global
A sustainable low-carbon transition via electric vehicles will require a comprehensive understanding of lithium-ion batteries'' global supply chain environmental impacts.
Life cycle comparison of industrial-scale lithium-ion battery
This analysis provides insights for advancing sustainable LIB supply chains, and informs optimization of industrial-scale environmental impacts for emerging battery recycling
The Environmental Impacts of Recycling Portable
With a combined approach of material flow analysis (MFA) and life cycle assessment (LCA), the environmental impacts of these two systems have been estimated, including all further treatment steps
A bottom-up framework to investigate environmental and techno
This improvement could offset or even reduce the environmental impacts associated with the additional lithium foil component inserted into the cell during production. Economically, our analysis underscores the significant influence of lithium foil unit price, which is a critical factor in the overall cost of this technology, and a stable material market is crucial for its
The environmental impact of electric vehicles: A novel life cycle
Moreover, the analysis highlights: (i) the huge impact on a vehicle''s CO 2 emissions associated to the geographical location in which the upstream phases of the vehicle supply chain take place (mainly for Electric Vehicles); (ii) the primary impact played by the use phase on the Electric Vehicles CO 2 emissions, followed by the vehicle and battery
Life cycle assessment of battery electric vehicles: Implications of
Deploying battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is one of the main initiatives to decarbonise and reduce emissions from the transport sector, as they have no tailpipe emissions and can significantly reduce impacts on CC when charged with electricity from renewable energy sources (RESs) (Cox et al., 2018; Koroma et al., 2020).However, the environmental impact of
oa Comparative Life Cycle Assessment of Lithium-Ion Capacitors
The life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology which allows quantification of environmental performance of products and processes based on complete product life cycle was utilised to evaluate the environmental burdens associated with manufacturing a 48 V lithium-ion capacitor (LIC) module. The prospective LCA compared the environmental impact of manufacturing a
Investigating the environmental impacts of lithium-oxygen
Similarly, Lei Wang et al. (L. Wang et al., 2020a, Wang et al., 2020b) evaluated the environmental impacts of lithium-sulfur, sodium-ion, and lithium-air batteries, employing 13 different LCA methods to identify the greenest battery technology with a functional unit of 1 kWh. These studies have been instrumental in highlighting the
Comparative life cycle assessment of lithium-ion
The prospective LCA compared the environmental impact of manufacturing a LIC module using primary ore materials and recycled materials from end-of-life LICs.
Environmental impacts, pollution sources
Spent LIBs are considered hazardous wastes (especially those from EVs) due to the potential environmental and human health risks. This study provides an up-to-date
6 FAQs about [Analysis of the environmental impact of lithium capacitors]
Are lithium-air cells good for the environment?
Another study also underscored the potential environmental benefits of lithium-air cells over time, including 4–9 times less climate impact compared to today's lithium-ion cells, and the potential avoidance of 10–30 % of production-related environmental impact through recycling.
Do lithium-ion batteries affect the environment?
Although lithium-ion batteries do not affect the environment when they are in use, they do require electricity to charge. The world is majorly dependent on coal-based sources to generate electricity, which can raise the bar for environmental footprint.
How can mixed-stream lithium batteries reduce environmental impacts?
Converting mixed-stream LIBs into battery-grade materials reduces environmental impacts by at least 58%. Recycling batteries to mixed metal products instead of discrete salts further reduces environmental impacts.
Does lithium-oxygen Lio 2 battery reduce environmental impact?
Life cycle assessment (LCA) of lithium-oxygen Li−O 2 battery showed that the system had a lower environmental impact compared to the conventional NMC-G battery, with a 9.5 % decrease in GHG emissions to 149 g CO 2 eq km −1 .
Can recycling lithium-ion batteries improve environmental sustainability?
Nature Communications 16, Article number: 988 (2025) Cite this article Recycling lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) can supplement critical materials and improve the environmental sustainability of LIB supply chains.
How will a lithium battery production capacity increase?
To meet a growing demand, companies have outlined plans to ramp up global battery production capacity . The production of LIBs requires critical raw materials, such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite. Raw material demand will put strain on natural resources and will increase environmental problems associated with mining [6, 7].