The Importance of Nickel-Lithium Battery
With the use of nickel-containing Li-ion batteries expected to skyrocket, end-of-life storage and recycling ability is expected to keep pace. The demand for proven recycling technologies will grow as regulations on end-of-life obligations, as well as the safe handling and transport of Li-ion batteries, become more stringent. While such processes already exist and can be scaled up to meet demand, forward-thinking businesses around the world are looking for efficient and cost-effective ways to meet any potential increase in demand. Check the disclaimer on my profile and landing page. Furthermore, it was said that the lithium demand could increase approx. 9x while nickel demand might increase about 14x between now and 2030. (1) Definitely, the lithium and nickel market could have a big potential in the future.
Because of toxicity and safety issues, efficient Li-ion battery recycling is critical for the environment. Batteries must be handled and transported properly. Aside from the environmental benefits, the useful metals and compounds that can be extracted are a major economic driver for Li-ion battery recycling. This, of course, includes nickel, which can be used in cathodes and anodes for new batteries. The battery recycling method, which is also known as battery resource recovery, can be pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical, or a combination of the two. sponsored post. Meanwhile, I recently came across these other companies, it was said that they maintain focus on exploration for high value battery metals required for the electric vehicle market. (2) Very interesting right? You could learn more potentials and possibilities with these other companies towards EV market.
Source 1: https://nickelinstitute.org/about-nickel/nickel-in-batteries/#:~:text=Nickel%20is%20making%20a%20vital,of%20the%20electric%20vehicle%20revolution.&text=The%20major%20advantage%20of%20using,capacity%20at%20a%20lower%20cost.
Source 2: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43246-020-00095-x