Lithium Batteries
Introduction
"A lithium-ion or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery which uses the reversible intercalation of Li+ ions into electronically conducting solids to store energy. In comparison with other rechargeable batteries, Li-ion batteries are characterized by a higher specific energy, higher energy density, higher energy efficiency, longer cycle life and longer calendar life. The invention and commercialization of Li-ion batteries is considered as having one of the largest societal impacts in human history among all technologies,[9] as was recognized by 2019 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. More specifically, Li-ion batteries enabled portable consumer electronics, laptop computers, cellular phones and electric cars, or what has been called e-mobility revolution.[10] It also sees significant use for grid-scale energy storage, as well as military and aerospace applications." - Wikipedia: Lithium-ion Battery
Down-Sides of Lithium Batteries
"Lithium-ion batteries can be a safety hazard if not properly engineered and manufactured, because cells have flammable electrolytes and if damaged or incorrectly charged, can lead to explosions and fires. Much progress has been made in the development and manufacturing of safe lithium-ion batteries.[21] Lithium ion all solid state batteries are being developed to eliminate the flammable electrolyte. Improperly recycled batteries can create toxic waste, especially from toxic metals and are at risk of fire. Moreover, both lithium and other key strategic minerals used in batteries have significant issues at extraction, with lithium being water intensive in often arid regions and other minerals often being conflict minerals such as cobalt. Both environmental issues have encouraged some researchers to improve mineral efficiency and alternatives such as iron-air batteries." - Wikipedia: Lithium-ion Battery
Improvements in Lithium Battery Technology
How This Battery Is Revolutionizing Energy Storage
12:05 minute video about a new battery which may revolutionize the EV industry with further mileage and reduced problems such as battery fires.
Recycling
Recycling lithium batteries can not only prevent toxic pollution from leaching into our environment, but can reduce the demand for mining (with it's many humanitarian concerns) as well as the amount of energy used in supply chains to create new batteries.
Asia
India
ACE Green Recycling Inc brings novel and emission-free forms of recycling to the market..."
Gravita India
LOHUM "The largest producer of sustainable energy transition and battery raw materials through recycling, repurposing, and low carbon refining."
Ziptrax Cleantech This Delhi-based start-up is not only a battery recycling company but is also a repurposing one.