IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

GHG EMISSIONS PRODUCED DURING THE MANUFACTURING OF LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES USING GREET MODEL- A COMPARATIVE STUDY

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Ramkesh Meena, Jaspreet Hira,Bharat Bhushan Jain

Abstract

The GHG emissions generated during the production of Lithium-ion batteries has been shown in this theoretical research paper. To find the various types of emissions, GREET Model has been utilized and all the main process in developing the materials for Lithium-ion batteries has been studied. The GREET model has been investigated in which the life cycle analysis of the material i.e. from cradle to grave has been studied. Though the electric vehicles emit less pollutants than I.C. Engine vehicles but the processes that produce electric vehicles emit more GHG emissions. Through the analysis of the model, it has been found out that for each 1 Kg of the material, more than 40.76 Kg of GHG emissions are generated which seems to be a global concern for the environment. Also, in the whole process of Lithium-ion batteries manufacturing, Lithium contributes to higher range of GHG emissions as compared to other materials including anode, cathode, and electrolyte.

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