PFAS-Free Energy Storage: Investigating Alternatives for Lithium-Ion Batteries
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| Název: | PFAS-Free Energy Storage: Investigating Alternatives for Lithium-Ion Batteries |
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| Autoři: | Savvidou, Eleni K., Rensmo, Amanda, Benskin, Jonathan P., Schellenberger, Steffen, 1981, Hu, Xianfeng, Weil, Marcel, Cousins, Ian T. |
| Zdroj: | Environmental Science and Technology. 58(50):21908-21917 |
| Témata: | Binders, Clean energy, Elastomers, Solid electrolytes, electrolyte, lithium ion, polyvinylidene fluoride, sodium chloride, Electrolyte additives, Electrolyte salts, Energy transitions, Green energy, Green energy transition, Ion batteries, Lithium ions, P.V.D.F, Polyfluoroalkyl substances, Renewable energies, cathode electrode, controlled study, electrode, energy, molecular weight, polymerization, renewable energy, review, Lithium-ion batteries |
| Popis: | The class-wide restriction proposal on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the European Union is expected to affect a wide range of commercial sectors, including the lithium-ion battery (LIB) industry, where both polymeric and low molecular weight PFAS are used. The PFAS restriction dossiers currently state that there is weak evidence for viable alternatives to the use of PFAS in LIBs. In this Perspective, we summarize both the peer-reviewed literature and expert opinions from academia and industry to verify the legitimacy of the claims surrounding the lack of alternatives. Our assessment is limited to the electrodes and electrolyte, which account for the most critical uses of PFAS in LIB cells. Companies that already offer or are developing PFAS-free electrode and electrolyte materials were identified. There are also indications that PFAS-free electrolytes are in development by at least one other company, but there is no information regarding the alternative chemistries being proposed. Our review suggests that it is technically feasible to make PFAS-free batteries for battery applications, but PFAS-free solutions are not currently well-established on the market. Successful substitution of PFAS will require an appropriate balance among battery performance, the environmental effects associated with hazardous materials and chemicals, and economic considerations. |
| Popis souboru: | electronic |
| Přístupová URL adresa: | https://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ri:diva-76285 https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.4c06083 |
| Databáze: | SwePub |
Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstrakt: | The class-wide restriction proposal on perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the European Union is expected to affect a wide range of commercial sectors, including the lithium-ion battery (LIB) industry, where both polymeric and low molecular weight PFAS are used. The PFAS restriction dossiers currently state that there is weak evidence for viable alternatives to the use of PFAS in LIBs. In this Perspective, we summarize both the peer-reviewed literature and expert opinions from academia and industry to verify the legitimacy of the claims surrounding the lack of alternatives. Our assessment is limited to the electrodes and electrolyte, which account for the most critical uses of PFAS in LIB cells. Companies that already offer or are developing PFAS-free electrode and electrolyte materials were identified. There are also indications that PFAS-free electrolytes are in development by at least one other company, but there is no information regarding the alternative chemistries being proposed. Our review suggests that it is technically feasible to make PFAS-free batteries for battery applications, but PFAS-free solutions are not currently well-established on the market. Successful substitution of PFAS will require an appropriate balance among battery performance, the environmental effects associated with hazardous materials and chemicals, and economic considerations. |
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| ISSN: | 0013936X 15205851 |
| DOI: | 10.1021/acs.est.4c06083 |