| Title | Optimising the geospatial configuration of a future lithium ion battery recycling industry in the transition to electric vehicles and a circular economy |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 6007 |
| Authors | Nguyen-Tien, V; Dai, Q; Harper, GDJ; Anderson, PA; Elliott, RJR |
| Title | Optimising the geospatial configuration of a future lithium ion battery recycling industry in the transition to electric vehicles and a circular economy |
| Year | 2022 |
| Published | |
| Abstract | Rapid electrification of the transport system will generate substantial volumes of Lithium-ion-battery (LiB) waste as batteries reach their end-of-life. Much attention focuses on the recycling processes, neglecting a broader systemic view that considers the concentration of the costs and impacts associated with logistics and transportation. This paper provides an economic, environmental and geospatial analysis of a future LiB recycling industry in the UK. Hitherto, state-of-the-art assessment methods have evaluated life cycle impacts and costs but have not considered the geographical layer of the problem. This paper develops a GSC derived supply chain model for the UK electric vehicle and end-of-life vehicle battery industry. Considering both pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical recycling technologies, the optimisation process takes into account anticipated EV volumes, and, based on anticipated near-term technological evolution of LiBs, the evolution of the mix of battery cathodes in production, and presents a number of scenarios to show where LiB recycling facilities should ideally be geographically located. An economic and environmental assessment based on a customised EverBatt model is provided. |
| https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119230 |
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