Lithium Battery Design
Resources, Chemistry, and Recycling
- 2nd Edition - May 1, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Alexandre Chagnes, Jolanta Swiatowska
- Language: English
Lithium Battery Design: Resources, Chemistry, and Recycling, Second Edition dives deep into the intricate world of lithium sustainability, production, and advanced battery tech… Read more
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- Lithium Battery Design: Resources, Chemistry, and Recycling, Second Edition dives deep into the intricate world of lithium sustainability, production, and advanced battery technologies. This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for researchers and professionals engaged in lithium-ion technology and sustainability. It covers the critical aspects of the lithium supply chain, from extraction methods to innovative recycling processes, offering solutions to the pressing challenges of the rapidly expanding lithium-ion battery market. Featuring detailed discussions on global lithium resources, fundamental electrochemistry, and cutting-edge battery technologies, the book explores key topics such as lithium production processes, minerallurgical and hydrometallurgical recycling methods, and the life cycle of lithium-ion batteries. Each chapter emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices, equipping readers with the knowledge to manage lithium resources responsibly and in alignment with environmental goals. This second edition of Lithium Battery Design: Resources, Chemistry, and Recycling is fully revised, updated and expanded, covering lithium resources, production processes, battery technologies, recycling methods, and perspectives, with a particular focus on improving sustainable lithium battery technologies and their environmental impact, and offering vital insights into the future of lithium-ion batteries and their role in a circular economy.
- Fully revised, updated and expanded new edition, including the latest research results in lithium process chemistry
- Analyzes cutting-edge lithium-ion battery technologies, including advancements in liquid and solid-state electrolytes, to highlight their impact on energy density and performance in high-demand applications like electric vehicles
- Discusses sustainable recycling methodologies, focusing on both minerallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes, to provide actionable insights for effective battery end-of-life management and environmental conservation
- Evaluates the life cycle of lithium-ion batteries, from extraction to recycling, offering a sustainable framework that aligns with global environmental goals and promotes responsible resource management
- Forecasts future trends and technological innovations in lithium-ion battery applications, preparing readers to navigate the evolving landscape of energy storage solutions and their implications for sustainability
Academics, engineers in the lithium battery industry; PhD and Master's students in lithium technology
1. Global Lithium Resources and Sustainability
2. Fundamentals in Electrochemistry and Hydrometallurgy
3. Lithium Production Processes
4. Lithium Battery technologies: From Electrodes to Batteries
5. Lithium Battery Technologies: Electrolytes
6. Perspective in Lithium Batteries
7. Minerallurgical Processes for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries
8. Hydrometallurgical Processes for recycling Lithium Batteries
9. Lithium-Ion Batteries in Vehicle Applications and Perspectives on Sustainable Management
10. Life Cycle and Sustainability
2. Fundamentals in Electrochemistry and Hydrometallurgy
3. Lithium Production Processes
4. Lithium Battery technologies: From Electrodes to Batteries
5. Lithium Battery Technologies: Electrolytes
6. Perspective in Lithium Batteries
7. Minerallurgical Processes for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries
8. Hydrometallurgical Processes for recycling Lithium Batteries
9. Lithium-Ion Batteries in Vehicle Applications and Perspectives on Sustainable Management
10. Life Cycle and Sustainability
- Edition: 2
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2026
- Language: English
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Alexandre Chagnes
Professor Alexandre Chagnes has an extensive background in electrochemistry and hydrometallurgy, having worked in France and Canada before becoming an Associate Professor at Chimie Paristech from 2005 to 2016. Since 2016, he has been a Full Professor at Université de Lorraine, where he has held several leadership roles, including Director of the national network on extractive metallurgy and Director of the Research Program on Circular Economy. He founded the start-up WEEEMET, focusing on innovative metal recycling processes. His research primarily targets recycling lithium-ion batteries and e-waste, with significant contributions through publications and talks.
Affiliations and expertise
Université de Lorraine, CNRS, GeoRessources, Nancy, FranceJS
Jolanta Swiatowska
Dr. Jolanta Światowska is a CNRS Research Director at the Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris since 2008 and deputy director of the Doctoral School of Physical and Analytical Chemistry. She earned her PhD in Metallurgy in 2003 from AGH University in Poland. A member of several professional societies, she serves as a scientific expert for the European Commission and various national funding institutions. Her research focuses on surface chemistry, corrosion, and electrochemistry, utilizing advanced techniques like X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy. She has published over 100 papers and contributed to more than 125 conference presentations, collaborating on projects related to energy storage materials.
Affiliations and expertise
PSL Research University, Chimie ParisTech-CNRS, Institut de Recherche de Chimie Paris, Paris, France