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Bio-Based Binder Development for Lithium-Ion Batteries.

Illia Dobryden¹, Céline Montanari¹, Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjya¹

¹RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, Drottning Kristinas väg 61, 114 28 Stockholm, Sweden.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)

|August 26, 2023

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Sustainable lithium-ion battery (LIB) production requires eco-friendly binders. Bio-based binders offer a promising solution to reduce reliance on non-sustainable materials and enhance battery performance for greener energy solutions.

Keywords:

anode battery binder cathode sustainable

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Sustainable Energy

Background:

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (LIB) technology is vital for electric vehicles and grid storage, driving significant industrial development.
Current LIB manufacturing relies heavily on non-sustainable fossil-based binders (e.g., PVDF, SBR) and critical raw materials, raising environmental concerns.
Growing demand has led to increased LIB production, necessitating sustainable alternatives in manufacturing.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the progress in developing and applying bio-based binders for LIB electrode manufacturing.
To highlight the potential of bio-based binders in addressing environmental concerns and enhancing LIB performance.
To emphasize the importance of bio-based binders for a sustainable transition in LIB production.

Main Methods:

Literature review of current research on bio-based binders for LIBs.
Analysis of various bio-based binder materials, including cellulose, lignin, alginate, gums, and starch.
Evaluation of their impact on LIB electrode performance and manufacturing sustainability.

Main Results:

Bio-based binders can effectively replace conventional synthetic binders in LIB electrodes.
These sustainable alternatives show potential for enhancing battery performance and reducing environmental impact.
Various bio-based materials are being explored, demonstrating versatility in LIB applications.

Conclusions:

Implementing bio-based binders is crucial for a sustainable global transition in LIB manufacturing.
These binders offer a viable path to reduce reliance on non-sustainable materials and improve the environmental footprint of LIBs.
Further research and development in bio-based binders will accelerate the adoption of greener energy storage solutions.