Lithium Battery Design: Resources, Chemistry, and Recycling, Second Edition dives deep into the intricate world of lithium sustainability, production, and advanced battery technologies. Sections cover critical aspects of the lithium supply chain, from extraction methods to innovative recycling processes, offering solutions to the pressing challenges of the rapidly expanding lithium-ion battery market. Featuring detailed discussions on global lithium resources, fundamental electrochemistry, and cutting-edge battery technologies, the book explores key topics such as lithium production processes, minerallurgical and hydrometallurgical recycling methods, and the lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries.
Each chapter emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices, equipping readers with the knowledge to manage lithium resources responsibly, and in alignment with environmental goals. The book's focus on improving sustainable lithium battery technologies and their environmental impact will greatly impact their role in the circular economy.
1. Chapter 2. An introduction to electrochemistry of lithium-ion batteries and hydrometallurgy for chemical engineers - p. 33 2. 1 Fundamentals in lithium-ion batteries - p. 33 3. 2 Fundamentals in hydrometallurgy - p. 51 4. Chapter 3. The global landscape of lithium production - p. 85 5. 1 Introduction - p. 85 6. 2 Lithium production processes from ores - p. 87 7. 3 Processing of lithium from brines - p. 112 8. 4 Lithium metal production - p. 136 9. 5 Conclusion - p. 138 10. Chapter 4. Lithium battery technologies: From electrode materials to full cells - p. 149 11. 1 Introduction - p. 149 12. 2 Battery components, working principle, and electrode limitations - p. 151 13. 3 Positive electrode (cathode) materials - p. 155 14. 4 Negative electrode (anode) materials - p. 176 15. 5 Interface chemistry in lithium-ion batteries - p. 197 16. 6 Conclusion - p. 202 17. Chapter 5. Chemistry, performance, and future trends in electrolytes for lithium batteries - p. 235 18. Chapter 6. Perspectives in lithium batteries - p. 277 19. Chapter 7. Mineral processes for lithium-ion batteries recycling: The case of graphite beneficiation - p. 323 20. Chapter 8. Hydrometallurgy for lithium-ion battery recycling: From pretreatment to high-purity metal salt production - p. 351 21. 1 Introduction - p. 351 22. 2 Pretreatment - p. 357 23. 3 Pyrometallurgy - p. 357 24. 4 Hydrometallurgy - p. 358 25. 5 Precursor cathode and cathode materials - p. 405 26. 6 Example of recycling process: Li-cycle process - p. 410 27. 7 Conclusion - p. 412 28. Chapter 9. Lithium-ion batteries in vehicle applications and perspectives on sustainable management - p. 429 29. Chapter 10. Life cycle assessment and sustainability - p. 457 30. 1 LCA: definitions and principles - p. 457 31. 2 Guidelines and standards for LCA of lithium and lithium-ion batteries - p. 465 32. 3 Environmental impacts of primary lithium production - p. 472 33. 4 Environmental impacts of lithium-ion batteries’ production - p. 486 34. 5 Environmental impacts of battery recycling - p. 500 35. 6 Perspective for improving LCA of lithium and lithium-ion batteries - p. 508 36. 7 Eco-design of batteries - p. 510 37. 8 Comparison of battery electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles for passenger cars - p. 513 38. 9 Conclusion - p. 515 39. 10 Abbreviation - p. 517 40. Conclusion—Sustainable Battery Systems: Critical Resources, Innovation Pathways, and Circular Economy Integration - p. 531 41. Index - p. 535
Lithium Battery Design: Resources, Chemistry, and Recycling, Second Edition dives deep into the intricate world of lithium sustainability, production, and advanced battery technologies. Sections cover critical aspects of the lithium supply chain, from extraction methods to innovative recycling processes, offering solutions to the pressing challenges of the rapidly expanding lithium-ion battery market. Featuring detailed discussions on global lithium resources, fundamental electrochemistry, and cutting-edge battery technologies, the book explores key topics such as lithium production processes, minerallurgical and hydrometallurgical recycling methods, and the lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries.
Each chapter emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices, equipping readers with the knowledge to manage lithium resources responsibly, and in alignment with environmental goals. The book's focus on improving sustainable lithium battery technologies and their environmental impact will greatly impact their role in the circular economy.
1. Chapter 2. An introduction to electrochemistry of lithium-ion batteries and hydrometallurgy for chemical engineers - p. 33 2. 1 Fundamentals in lithium-ion batteries - p. 33 3. 2 Fundamentals in hydrometallurgy - p. 51 4. Chapter 3. The global landscape of lithium production - p. 85 5. 1 Introduction - p. 85 6. 2 Lithium production processes from ores - p. 87 7. 3 Processing of lithium from brines - p. 112 8. 4 Lithium metal production - p. 136 9. 5 Conclusion - p. 138 10. Chapter 4. Lithium battery technologies: From electrode materials to full cells - p. 149 11. 1 Introduction - p. 149 12. 2 Battery components, working principle, and electrode limitations - p. 151 13. 3 Positive electrode (cathode) materials - p. 155 14. 4 Negative electrode (anode) materials - p. 176 15. 5 Interface chemistry in lithium-ion batteries - p. 197 16. 6 Conclusion - p. 202 17. Chapter 5. Chemistry, performance, and future trends in electrolytes for lithium batteries - p. 235 18. Chapter 6. Perspectives in lithium batteries - p. 277 19. Chapter 7. Mineral processes for lithium-ion batteries recycling: The case of graphite beneficiation - p. 323 20. Chapter 8. Hydrometallurgy for lithium-ion battery recycling: From pretreatment to high-purity metal salt production - p. 351 21. 1 Introduction - p. 351 22. 2 Pretreatment - p. 357 23. 3 Pyrometallurgy - p. 357 24. 4 Hydrometallurgy - p. 358 25. 5 Precursor cathode and cathode materials - p. 405 26. 6 Example of recycling process: Li-cycle process - p. 410 27. 7 Conclusion - p. 412 28. Chapter 9. Lithium-ion batteries in vehicle applications and perspectives on sustainable management - p. 429 29. Chapter 10. Life cycle assessment and sustainability - p. 457 30. 1 LCA: definitions and principles - p. 457 31. 2 Guidelines and standards for LCA of lithium and lithium-ion batteries - p. 465 32. 3 Environmental impacts of primary lithium production - p. 472 33. 4 Environmental impacts of lithium-ion batteries’ production - p. 486 34. 5 Environmental impacts of battery recycling - p. 500 35. 6 Perspective for improving LCA of lithium and lithium-ion batteries - p. 508 36. 7 Eco-design of batteries - p. 510 37. 8 Comparison of battery electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles for passenger cars - p. 513 38. 9 Conclusion - p. 515 39. 10 Abbreviation - p. 517 40. Conclusion—Sustainable Battery Systems: Critical Resources, Innovation Pathways, and Circular Economy Integration - p. 531 41. Index - p. 535
