Consequently, increasing the share of clean energy sources in the power grid is a critical factor for enhancing the environmental and energy sustainability of EVs. In the battery recycling stage, the environmental benefits of recycling LFP batteries are significantly lower than those of NCM batteries.
The usage stage of batteries is the primary source of life cycle environmental impact, with the carbon footprint accounting for over 60 % and CED accounting for over 40 % of the total life cycle impact.
The results reveal that battery recycling is beneficial in most categories. Despite the environmental hazards caused by reagents and energy consumption during the recycling process, the materials recovered during life cycle offset a portion of the environmental harm caused by primary resource extraction.
Challenges include optimizing energy conversion efficiency and addressing scalability. Biodegradable materials, including organic electrolytes and sustainable electrodes, offer an eco-conscious approach to battery technology.
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However, the environmental impact of blade batteries (LFP-CTP) is comparable to that of traditional CTM LFP battery in most categories, mainly due to the increase in copper, electrolyte, and other material consumption despite the reduction in the use of some structural components.
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