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  • Environmental Science
  • Toxicology
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Growing demand for energy storage solutions.
  • Increasing prevalence of lithium-ion batteries in consumer electronics and electric vehicles.
  • Need for comprehensive risk assessment of battery lifecycles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review human and environmental risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.
  • To highlight key issues in the widespread adoption of lithium-ion technology.
  • To advocate for a holistic approach to battery impact assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of popular electronic databases.
  • Focus on research published since 2000.
  • Assessment of toxicological and environmental impacts.

Main Results:

  • Identification of significant human and environmental risks throughout the lithium-ion battery lifecycle (production, use, disposal).
  • Highlighting the complex interplay between technological advancement, economic interests, and safety.
  • Emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the profit-loss balance.

Conclusions:

  • Holistic risk assessment is essential for guiding safety measures and policy.
  • The rapid expansion of lithium-ion battery use necessitates a thorough evaluation of its benefits versus its detriments.
  • Balancing economic gains with human and environmental health is paramount.