When a lithium ion battery is being charged, lithium ions travel through the electrolyte from the negative electrode to the positive electrode and back again. Rechargeable batteries like these are widely utilized in cars and consumer electronics. The anode, separator, electrolyte, and cathode are its four constituent parts. Lithium ions from the cathode are stored and released by the anode, allowing current to flow through an external circuit. The cathode serves as a source of lithium ions, which controls the battery's average voltage and capacity. In essence, an electrolytic medium facilitates the passage of ions. In essence, a separator aids in keeping the cathode and anode from coming into contact.
Asia-Pacific Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Market Driving Factors and Challenges
The needs and specifications surrounding consumer electronics have been rising at an exponential rate. In many consumer electronics, lithium-ion batteries are used. With their appropriate energy-to-weight ratios, high open circuit voltage, and low self-discharge rate, they are among the most widely used rechargeable battery types for portable gadgets. Technology progress has led to a reduction in the size of electronic gadgets, making them lighter and more compact. This has increased the need for lithium-ion batteries. With a longer battery life, faster charging times, and a better power density, lithium ion batteries offer greater battery life in a smaller compact. Global consensus has established that fast and large reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are necessary to slow down climate change and usher in an economy free of fossil fuels.
Li-ion batteries still have a lot of drawbacks, especially in terms of safety, despite their technological promise. High voltages can harm Li-ion batteries due to their propensity to overheat. This may occasionally result in combustion and thermal runaway. Because these batteries need safety features to regulate voltage and internal pressure, they might occasionally become heavier and have lower performance. Their cost, which is around 40% more than that of Ni-Cd, is another barrier preventing their broad implementation. When overused, overcharged, improperly packaged, or handled carelessly, lithium-ion batteries can be quite harmful. Because lithium is extremely flammable and reactive, it has the potential to seriously harm both people and property.
Impact of COVID-19 on Asia-Pacific Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant effect on the lithium-ion battery recycling sector. Almost all countries have chosen to shut down all production facilities save those that produce necessities. Following the pandemic, the expansion of the lithium-ion battery recycling market is ascribed to the growing acceptance of electrification in the automobile sector throughout all nations and regions. Sales of electric vehicles increased in the post-pandemic situation, despite the automobile industry facing significant challenges during the pandemic. The need for consumer battery-operated electronics has also grown over time, which is fuelling the expansion of this industry. In an effort to recover from COVID-19, manufacturers are taking a variety of calculated risks.
Asia-Pacific Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Market Key Players
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as major key players are Glencore, Retriev Technologies, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd., Attero, Tata Chemicals Ltd., Batrec Industrie, Neometals Ltd., Envirostream Australia Pty Ltd. and various others.
Asia-Pacific Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Market Segmentation:
By Component: Based on the Component, Asia-Pacific Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Market is segmented as; Active Material, Non-Active Material and Others.
By Chemistry: Based on the Chemistry, Asia-Pacific Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Market is segmented as; Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt, Lithium Cobalt Oxide, Lithium-Manganese Oxide, Lithium-Iron , Lithium-Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide , Lithium-Titanate Oxide and Others.
By Recycling Process: Based on the Recycling Process, Asia-Pacific Lithium Ion Battery Recycling Market is segmented as; Hydrometallurgical Process, Pyro metallurgy Process, Physical/ Mechanical Process and Others.
By Region: This research also includes data for China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC).
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report