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Are China's battery materials and technologies harmful to the environment?

This study assesses China's battery materials and technologies’ environmental impacts. Results show that particulate pollution from nickel, cobalt, and manganese production exceeds CO 2 emissions, whereas the reverse is true for other battery materials.

What makes a battery sustainable?

Innovations in sustainable batteries enhance green energy storage, with solid-state, sodium-ion, and metal-free technologies leading the charge.

Are battery-storage systems sustainable?

b) Design of electrode structure. The sustainability of battery-storage technologies has long been a concern that is continuously inspiring the energy-storage community to enhance the cost effectiveness and “green” feature of battery systems through various pathways.

What are the environmental impacts of battery storage systems?

Secondly, environmental impacts arise throughout the lifecycle of battery storage systems, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. Key issues include resource depletion, greenhouse gas emissions, and pollution from mining activities.

What role does China play in the battery supply chain?

With the rapid advancement of the global energy transition and the growing demand for clean energy (International Energy Agency - IEA, 2023), batteries for energy storage are becoming increasingly vital. As one of the world's largest battery producers, China plays a pivotal role in the battery material supply chain.

Are lithium-ion batteries sustainable?

Lithium-ion batteries are at the forefront among existing rechargeable battery technologies in terms of operational performance. Considering materials cost, abundance of elements, and toxicity of cell components, there are, however, sustainability concerns for lithium-ion batteries.