A review of battery life-cycle analysis : state of knowledge and critical needs.
Description:
A literature review and evaluation has been conducted on cradle-to-gate life-cycle inventory studies of lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, sodium-sulfur, and lithium-ion battery technologies. Data were sought that represent the production of battery constituent materials and battery manufacture and assembly. Life-cycle production data for many battery materials are available and usable, though some need updating. For the remaining battery materials, lifecycle data either are nonex…
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Date:
December 22, 2010
Creator:
Sullivan, J. L.; Gaines, L. & Systems, Energy
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department