Potential use of geothermal energy sources for the production of lithium-ion batteries

摘要: Abstract The lithium-ion battery is one of the most promising technologies for energy storage in many recent and emerging applications. However, cost batteries limits their penetration public market. Energy input a significant driver lithium due to both electrical thermal required production process. drying process requires 45–57% consumption according model presented this paper. used as base quantifying temperatures at each step, replacing electric with considered. In Iceland, it possible use geothermal steam resource feasible type dryer heating method would be tray (batch) using conduction under vacuum operation. Replacing conventional heat sources from we can lower 0.008USD/Ah 0.13USD/Ah based on average European prices. expenditure after 15 years operation could close 2% total renewable resource, down 12 15% other countries. According our profitability model, internal rate return project will increase 11% 23% by source. impact carbon emissions amounts 393.4–215.1 g/Ah releases CO 2 per year, which only 2–5% related traditional sources.