Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain and Critical Materials: A Brief Survey of State of the Art

Pranjal Barman (), Lachit Dutta and Brian Azzopardi
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Pranjal Barman: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati-Technology Innovation and Development Foundation, Guwahati 781039, Assam, India
Lachit Dutta: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Gauhati University, Guwahati 781014, Assam, India
Brian Azzopardi: MCAST Energy Research Group, Institute of Engineering and Transport, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST), Main Campus, Corradino Hill, PLA9032 Paola, Malta

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 8, 1-23

Abstract: Electric vehicles (EVs) have been garnering wide attention over conventional fossil fuel-based vehicles due to the serious concerns of environmental pollution and crude oil depletion. In this article, we have conducted a systematic literature survey to explore the battery raw material supply chain, material processing, and the economy behind the commodity price appreciation. We present significant areas of concern, including resource reserves, supply, demand, geographical distribution, battery reuse, and recycling industries. Furthermore, details of the battery supply chain and its associated steps are illustrated. The authors believe the presented study will be an information cornerstone in boosting manufacturing and understanding the key components and materials required to facilitate EV battery production. Further, this study discusses the major industries, and their policies and global market share in each material category.

Keywords: battery; electric vehicle; lithium ion; nickel chemistry; supply chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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