Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
In Person or Zoom Presentation
In-Person
Campus
Daytona Beach
Status
Student
Faculty/Staff Department
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
Student Year and Major
Senior, Mechanical Engineering
Organization, if requesting a table
HON 350
Presentation Description/Abstract
Lithium extraction and the production methods utilized for lithium-ion batteries can have a large impact on the areas directly surrounding them, and if not mitigated properly, the rest of the world as well. For these batteries to be produced, lithium must be mined and refined from sources all around the world. The main concern of lithium mines is their impact on the water cycle and the surrounding water tables due to the heavy metals involved in the process and the sheer amount of water required. Production of the batteries themselves using the lithium slurry is far less impactful on the environment, however, the process does require power and ensuring that the power used comes from renewable and sustainable sources is paramount. Mitigation techniques should be implemented within both aspects of lithium-ion battery production to ensure that the benefits of this technology are not outweighed by the detriments.
Keywords
n, Lithium Battery, Extraction, Mitigation, Impact, Battery Manufacturing, Process Overview, Process Improvement
Included in
Mitigation of the Environmental Impacts of Lithium Extraction and Lithium Battery Manufacturing
Lithium extraction and the production methods utilized for lithium-ion batteries can have a large impact on the areas directly surrounding them, and if not mitigated properly, the rest of the world as well. For these batteries to be produced, lithium must be mined and refined from sources all around the world. The main concern of lithium mines is their impact on the water cycle and the surrounding water tables due to the heavy metals involved in the process and the sheer amount of water required. Production of the batteries themselves using the lithium slurry is far less impactful on the environment, however, the process does require power and ensuring that the power used comes from renewable and sustainable sources is paramount. Mitigation techniques should be implemented within both aspects of lithium-ion battery production to ensure that the benefits of this technology are not outweighed by the detriments.