The Social, Economical, and Environmental Impacts of the Lithium Ion Battery
Size: 6.00 x 9.00 in
Pages: 411
In this era of technological advancement and sustainability, an in-depth exploration of lithium-ion batteries unfolds in this book. It covers key aspects such as historical evolution, operational mechanisms, composition, manufacturing processes, applications, challenges, environmental impact, and economic and social implications. The book caters to a diverse audience, including students, researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers, general readers, maintenance professionals, inventors, innovators, and investors.
The book covers:
Preface, Introduction, The Lithium-ion Battery - Overview, Some Key Terms and Definitions, History of the Lithium-ion Battery, Working Principle, Function, Chemistry, Materials, Composition and Manufacturing, Lithium-ion Battery Production, Stage 1 - Electrode Manufacturing, Stage 2 - Cell Assembly, Stage 3 - Cell Finishing, Innovation in Product and Processes, Raw Materials, Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Graphite, Manganese, Aluminium, Production Energy Demands, Applications, Consumer Electronics, Electric Vehicles (EVs), Energy Storage Systems, Power Tools, Medical Devices, Aerospace, Marine and Defence, Challenges and Issues, Lithium-ion Batteries and Other Energy Sources, Lithium-Ion Battery Limitations, Limited Lifespan, Safety Concerns, Cobalt Dependency, Resource Depletion, Memory Effect, Capacity Fading, Cost, Challenges and Opportunities for Vehicle-Based Batteries, Environmental Impact, Raw Material Extraction, Manufacturing, Usage, End-of-Life, A Comparison of the Use of Fossil Fuels Against the Production, Maintenance and of Renewable Energy Through Solar, Wind with Lithium-Ion Battery Storage, Economic Impact, Economic Factors, Quantifiable Aspects, Economic Impacts of Shifting to Battery Storage Renewable Energy, A Comparison of the Use of Nuclear Energy Against the Production, Economic Impact, Economic Factors, Quantifiable Aspects, Economic Impacts of Shifting to Battery Storage Renewable Energy, A Comparison of the Use of Nuclear Energy Against the Production Maintenance and of Renewable Energy Through Solar, Wind with Battery Energy Storage Systems, Social Impact, Positive Adaptation, Negative Adaptation, Social Structuring and Interaction, Lithium-Ion Batteries through a Social Theory Lens, Structural Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Feminist Theory, Critical Theory, Postmodernism, Structuration Theory, World-Systems Theory, Network Society Theory, Actor-Network Theory, Index, References