Journal Article

FZJ-2024-02606

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Degen, F. (Corresponding author) ; Winter, M.FZJ* ; Bendig, D. ; Tübke, J.

2023
Nature Publishing Group London

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1038/s41560-023-01355-z  doi:10.34734/FZJ-2024-02606

Abstract: Due to the rapidly increasing demand for electric vehicles, the need for battery cells is also increasing considerably. However, the production of battery cells requires enormous amounts of energy, which is expensive and produces greenhouse gas emissions. Here, by combining data from literature and from own research, we analyse how much energy lithium-ion battery (LIB) and post lithium-ion battery (PLIB) cell production requires on cell and macro-economic levels, currently and in the future (until 2040). On the cell level, we find that PLIB cells require less energy than LIB cells per produced cell energy. On the macro-economic level, we find that the energy consumption for the global production of LIB and PLIB cells will be 130,000 GWh if no measures are taken. Yet, it is possible to optimize future production and save up to 66% of this energy demand.

Note: Gefördert durch BMBF Projekt: 03XP0256

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Helmholtz-Institut Münster Ionenleiter für Energiespeicher (IEK-12)

Research Program(s):

1. 1221 - Fundamentals and Materials (POF4-122) (POF4-122)

Appears in the scientific report 2024

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