The demand for raw materials for lithium-ion battery (LIB) manufacturing is projected to increase substantially, driven by the large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
With the spread of electric vehicles in recent years, the supply chain of Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has become a very important issue. The rapid rise in demand for electric vehicles also introduces some supply chain problems in LIBs. In this chapter, the current and future problems in LIB supply chain processes are addressed.
As the global growth of electric vehicles (EVs) continues, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is increasing. In 2021, 9% of car sales was EVs, and the number increases up to 109% from 2020 (Canalys, 2022).
Currently, the lithium market is adding demand growth of 250,000–300,000 tons of lithium carbonate equivalent (tLCE) per year, or about half the total lithium supply in 2021 of 540,000 tLCE. For comparison, demand growth in the oil market is projected to be approximately 1% to 2% over the next five years.
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently the leading energy storage systems in BEVs and are projected to grow significantly in the foreseeable future. They are composed of a cathode, usually containing a mix of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese; an anode, made of graphite; and an electrolyte, comprised of lithium salts.
As the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continues to soar in various sectors, including electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics, the need for social responsibility within the LIB industry becomes increasingly apparent.
Decarbonizing lithium-ion battery primary raw materials supply …
This paper identifies available strategies to decarbonize the supply chain of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, cobalt sulfate, nickel sulfate, natural graphite, and synthetic graphite, assessing their mitigation potential and highlighting techno-economic challenges.
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Batteries: global demand, supply, and foresight. The global demand for raw materials for batteries such as nickel, graphite and lithium is projected to increase in 2040 by 20, 19 and 14 times, respectively, compared to 2020. China will continue to be the major supplier of battery-grade raw materials over 2030, even though global supply of these ...
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Fact Sheet: Lithium Supply in the Energy Transition
An increased supply of lithium will be needed to meet future expected demand growth for lithium-ion batteries for transportation and energy storage. Lithium demand has tripled since 2017 [1] and is set to grow tenfold by 2050 under the International Energy Agency''s (IEA) Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario. [2]
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A comprehensive analysis of India''s electric vehicle battery supply ...
The scheme''s focus on infrastructure development is crucial, ... One of the major challenges in the lithium-ion battery supply chain is the geopolitical risk associated with the concentration of raw material production. For instance, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) supplies more than 60% of the world''s cobalt. The DRC is a region fraught with political …
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Fact Sheet: Lithium Supply in the Energy Transition
Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, an information provider on the lithium-ion battery supply chain, estimates a 300,000 tLCE supply deficit by 2030 in its business-as-usual demand scenario. Albemarle, one of the largest …
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Toward security in sustainable battery raw material …
After a focus on tailpipe emissions, automotive OEMs are now starting to move toward reducing their Scope 3 emissions from material usage, which contribute a large portion of what batteries emit. Within the battery …
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The Lithium-Ion (EV) battery market and supply chain
1) Supply until 2025 based on planned/announced mining and refining capacities. New processed volume after 2025 increases by the average (absolute) increase for the 2019-2025 period as new mining projects are launched to keep up with demand; 2) Includes intermediate and battery grade.
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Geography of control: a deep dive assessment on criticality and lithium …
This paper discusses potential new metrics for criticality assessments testing them on lithium supply chain. In the midst of the US-China technological competition, it is essential to fine-tune the methodology according to the new international context. First, to understand more in depth the structure and complexity of critical minerals supply chain, as …
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The Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain | SpringerLink
With the spread of electric vehicles in recent years, the supply chain of Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has become a very important issue. The rapid rise in demand for electric vehicles also introduces some supply chain problems in LIBs. In this chapter, the current...
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Challenges for sustainable lithium supply: A critical review
Some of the most relevant applications of lithium metal are as a chemical intermediate in many reactions, as a polymerization catalyst, in high strength glass and glass ceramics, as allowing agent and in batteries. Lithium is extracted from primary resources as lithium carbonate (Li 2 CO 3) which has been widely used to lower boiling point and ...
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Decarbonizing lithium-ion battery primary raw materials supply …
This paper identifies available strategies to decarbonize the supply chain of battery-grade lithium hydroxide, cobalt sulfate, nickel sulfate, natural graphite, and synthetic …
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Fact Sheet: Lithium Supply in the Energy Transition
An increased supply of lithium will be needed to meet future expected demand growth for lithium-ion batteries for transportation and energy storage. Lithium demand has tripled since 2017 [1] and is set to grow tenfold …
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Lithium-ion battery demand forecast for 2030 | McKinsey
This review aims at analysing the impacts (about material flows and CO 2 eq emissions) of Lithium-Ion Batteries'' (LIBs) recycling at full-scale in Europe in 2030 on the …
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Lithium-ion battery demand forecast for 2030 | McKinsey
The strategies and goals presented here are aligned with both McKinsey''s battery supply chain vision and the GBA''s principles. Global market outlook for 2030. Global demand for Li-ion batteries is expected to soar over the next decade, with the number of GWh required increasing from about 700 GWh in 2022 to around 4.7 TWh by 2030 (Exhibit 1).
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EV Battery Supply Chain Sustainability – Analysis
This includes a focus on the role of recycling in reducing the need for primary critical minerals supply, as well as how international trade of second-hand EVs can have implications for recycling strategies. The report concludes with recommendations for policy makers. Published December 2024. Licence CC BY 4.0. Share Cite. Highlights. Battery …
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Decarbonizing lithium-ion battery primary raw materials supply …
For example, the emergence of post-LIB chemistries, such as sodium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, or solid-state batteries, may mitigate the demand for lithium and cobalt. 118 Strategies like using smaller vehicles or extending the lifetime of batteries can further contribute to reducing demand for LIB raw materials. 119 Recycling LIBs emerges as a …
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Friendshoring the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain: Final ...
Policies surrounding the lithium-ion battery (LIB) supply chain lie at the intersection of trade, climate, and national security considerations. The LIB supply chain spans the globe, and yet some critical inputs are only produced in a handful of countries—in particular China, which is dominant at several key stages of the technology''s production. The Biden …
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The Battery Revolution: Balancing Progress with Supply Chain …
RCS Global published a report in 2017 entitled The Battery Revolution: Balancing Progress with Supply Chain Risks.The purpose of the report was to provide an overview of the responsible sourcing challenges associated with the opportunities of increased demand for battery energy storage systems, particularly in the electric vehicles ("EV") sector.
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NREL Battery Supply Chain Database Maps Out the State of …
As part of ongoing efforts to map the battery landscape, NAATBatt International and NREL established the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Database to identify every company in North America involved in building lithium-ion batteries, from mining to manufacturing to recycling and everything in between. NREL and NAATBatt have recently released a new …
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Review of lithium-ion batteries'' supply-chain in Europe: Material …
This review aims at analysing the impacts (about material flows and CO 2 eq emissions) of Lithium-Ion Batteries'' (LIBs) recycling at full-scale in Europe in 2030 on the European LIBs'' supply-chain. Literature review provided the recycling technologies'' (e.g., pyro- and hydrometallurgy) efficiencies, and an inventory of existing LIBs'' production ...
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Lithium-ion battery industry ramps up recycling focus as …
Recent geopolitical events — including Russia''s war in Ukraine, the domestic infrastructure law and President Joe Biden''s invocation of the Defense Production Act — are impacting the supply of critical minerals used in lithium-ion battery manufacturing and contributing to soaring commodity prices. Businesses dependent on lithium-ion batteries are exploring …
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Estimating the environmental impacts of global lithium-ion battery ...
A sustainable low-carbon transition via electric vehicles will require a comprehensive understanding of lithium-ion batteries'' global supply chain environmental impacts. Here, we analyze the cradle-to-gate energy use and greenhouse gas emissions of current and future nickel-manganese-cobalt and lithium-iron-phosphate battery technologies. We ...
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Toward security in sustainable battery raw material supply
After a focus on tailpipe emissions, automotive OEMs are now starting to move toward reducing their Scope 3 emissions from material usage, which contribute a large portion of what batteries emit. Within the battery market itself, the choice of battery chemistries determines demand for materials, driven by the need to balance battery performance and cost. There are …
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Estimating the environmental impacts of global lithium-ion battery ...
A sustainable low-carbon transition via electric vehicles will require a comprehensive understanding of lithium-ion batteries'' global supply chain environmental …
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Estimating the environmental impacts of global lithium-ion battery ...
A sustainable low-carbon transition via electric vehicles will require a comprehensive understanding of lithium-ion batteries'' global supply chain environmental impacts.
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The Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain | SpringerLink
With the spread of electric vehicles in recent years, the supply chain of Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has become a very important issue. The rapid rise in demand for electric …
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RMIS
Batteries: global demand, supply, and foresight. The global demand for raw materials for batteries such as nickel, graphite and lithium is projected to increase in 2040 by 20, 19 and 14 times, respectively, compared to 2020. China will …
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EV Battery Supply Chain Sustainability – Analysis
This includes a focus on the role of recycling in reducing the need for primary critical minerals supply, as well as how international trade of second-hand EVs can have …
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