| Title |
Circularity scoring system: A product specific application to lithium-ion batteries of electric vehicles |
| ID_Doc |
20699 |
| Authors |
Ugalde, JDC; Peiró, LT |
| Title |
Circularity scoring system: A product specific application to lithium-ion batteries of electric vehicles |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107546 |
| Abstract |
The transition towards electric mobility has gained significant momentum in recent years, raising concerns on the environmental and social implications of lithium -ion batteries. Specifically, there are ongoing challenges related to the future supply of critical raw materials and the sustainable management of used batteries with remaining capacity. To address this, a 'Circularity Scoring System' is proposed. The method aims to evaluate specific aspects of the battery design and the manufacturer's support infrastructure that currently hamper the implementation of circular economy strategies. A comprehensive list of 25 evaluation criteria was initially compiled from existing standards on material efficiency. Then, 9 criteria were ultimately selected, weighted, and defined to evaluate a battery's potential to undergo three distinct pathways: repair and reuse, remanufacturing and repurpose, or recycling. Through this method, a final score is generated for each circular strategy, providing valuable insights for continually enhancing battery design and, subsequently, their sustainability. |
| Author Keywords |
Lithium -ion battery; Circular economy; Standardization; Disassembly; Ecodesign; Material efficiency |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001208283400001 |
| WoS Category |
Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2024.107546
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