Европейский рынок переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов – тенденции отрасли и прогноз до 2029 года

Анализ и размер рынка

Литий-ионный аккумулятор состоит из ионов лития, которые перемещаются от отрицательного электрода к положительному электроду через электролит во время зарядки и перемещаются обратно во время зарядки. Эти аккумуляторы являются перезаряжаемыми и обычно используются в бытовой электронике и автомобилях. Он состоит из четырех компонентов: катода, анода, сепаратора и электролита. Анод помогает хранить и высвобождать ионы лития из катода, обеспечивая прохождение тока через внешнюю цепь. Катод действует как источник ионов лития, который определяет емкость и среднее напряжение аккумулятора. Электролитический — это в основном среда, которая помогает в перемещении ионов. Сепаратор в основном помогает предотвратить контакт между катодом и анодом. Алюминиевая фольга используется в качестве токосъемника для катодов, а медная фольга используется в качестве токосъемника для анодов. Сочетание всех четырех компонентов составляет ячейку, которая используется для питания различных приложений. С кластером ячеек формируется модуль, а с кластером модулей формируется пакет. Литий-ионные аккумуляторы обеспечивают высокую плотность энергии, емкость напряжения и более низкую скорость саморазряда, чем другие перезаряжаемые аккумуляторы. Это делает их очень подходящими для широкого спектра применений.

Data Bridge Market Research анализирует, что рынок переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов в Европе, как ожидается, достигнет значения 1 603,92 млн долларов США к 2029 году, при среднегодовом темпе роста 20,8% в течение прогнозируемого периода. Отчет о рынке переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов также охватывает анализ цен, патентный анализ и углубленное изучение технологических достижений.     

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail as below:

Drivers

• Rising demand for smart phones & consumer electronics

The demands and requirements of consumer electronics have continued to increase at an exponential rate. Lithium-ion batteries are common in consumer electronics. They are one of the most popular types of rechargeable battery for portable electronics, with proper energy-to-weight ratios, high open circuit voltage and low self-discharge rate. The advancement in technologies has compacted the size of electronic devices making it slimmer and lightweight which is increasing the requirement of lithium ion battery. The lithium ion battery last longer, charge faster and have a higher power density for more battery life in a lighter package.

• Penetration of low carbon generation transportation fleet

Road transport emissions account for almost 75% of all transport GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions and 11% of global GHG emissions. Electrification is the key decarburization lever for road transport. In contrast, Electric vehicle currently emits 30-60% fewer emissions than combustion engines depending on the power mix. Without action, global road transport emissions would continue to grow as a result of increased transport needs supplied by fossil fuels. However, electrification helps to reduce CO2 emissions and improve air quality by avoiding mixing of toxic gases. To mitigate climate change and create a fossil fuel-free economy, the global community has agreed that GHG emissions must be reduced rapidly and significantly. Li-ion batteries are thus considered as the promising clean technology to replace the conventional fossil-fuel powered device. Compared to the other high-quality rechargeable battery technologies, Li-ion batteries have highest energy densities of any battery technology today (100-265 Wh/kg or 250-670 Wh/L). Li-ion batteries are also used to power electrical systems for some aerospace applications, being environmental friendly & lightweight is the major factor among others.

Opportunities

• Growing number of R&D initiatives and government facilities for recycling

Lithium ion batteries have wide range of application and with more efforts put in through research and development, more advance characteristics are being developed. Companies are building new manufacturing facilities for fulfilling the surging demands of lithium ion batteries in application for electrical vehicles, medical devices and data communication. The new facilities and growing research and development is creating new opportunity for growth of global lithium ion battery market.

Restraints/Challenges

• Safety issues related to the storage and transportation of spent batteries

Lithium ions are widely used in various applications such as consumer electronics, industrial applications, medical devices and in automobiles. Lithium ion batteries are light weight and are now designed to be flexible in nature with variable shapes. However, lithium ion batteries can be extremely dangerous if defective or overcharged, packaged incorrectly, misused or mishandled. Lithium is highly reactive and flammable and can therefore cause severe damage to life and property. These characteristics can cause harm during storage, usage and transportation of lithium ion.

• Issues related to overheating of lithium-ion battery

Despite their technological promise, Li-ion batteries still have a number of shortcomings, particularly with regards to safety. Li-ion batteries have a tendency to overheat, and can be damaged at high voltages. In some cases, this can lead to thermal runaway and combustion. These batteries require safety mechanisms to limit voltage and internal pressures, which can increase weight and limit performance in some cases. Li-ion batteries are also subject to aging, meaning that they can lose capacity and frequently fail after a number of years. Another factor limiting their widespread adoption is their cost, which is around 40% higher than Ni-Cd.

Post COVID-19 Impact on Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market

COVID-19 created a major impact on the lithium-ion battery recycling market as almost every country has opted for the shutdown for every production facility except the ones dealing in producing the essential goods.

Post pandemic, the growth of the lithium-ion battery recycling market is attributed to the increasing adoption of electrification of automotive industry across all regions and countries. Although automotive industry faced major issues during pandemic, the electric vehicle sales jumped to higher levels in post pandemic scenario. Also demand for consumer battery operated electronics has increased over the period of time which is acting as a driver for this market’s growth.

Manufacturers are making various strategic decisions to bounce back post-COVID-19. The players are conducting multiple research and development activities to improve the technology involved in the lithium-ion battery recycling. With this, the companies will bring advanced technologies to the market. In addition, government initiatives for usage of electric vehicle has led to the market's growth

Recent Development

• In February 2022, Glencore entered into a strategic partnership with Britishvolt to develop a world-leading ecosystem for battery recycling in the UK.  With this, the company tends to develop other recycling activities such as the refining of black mass into battery-grade raw materials across the market.
• In February 2022, Neometals Ltd. announced a joint venture with a German company named SMS Group for commercializing the lithium-ion battery recycling process. Both companies have joined forces to establish Primobius company focusing on battery recycling. Along with the formation of the new company, the joint venture also include three other core projects, mineral exploration, and R&D activities. This will improve the geographical reach and portfolio of Neometals Ltd. in near future. 

Europe Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Scope

The lithium-ion battery recycling market is segmented on the basis of component, chemistry, and recycling process. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Component

• Active Material
• Non-Active Material

On the basis of component, the lithium-ion battery recycling market is segmented into active material and non-active material.

Chemistry

• Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt (Li-NMC)
• Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO)
• Lithium-Manganese Oxide (LMO)
• Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP)
• Lithium-Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (NCA)
• Lithium-Titanate Oxide (LTO)

On the basis of chemistry, the lithium-ion battery recycling market has been segmented into below lithium-nickel manganese cobalt (Li-NMC), lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), lithium-manganese oxide (LMO), lithium-iron phosphate (LFP), lithium-nickel cobalt aluminium oxide (NCA), lithium-titanate oxide (LTO).

Recycling process

• Hydrometallurgical Process
• Pyrometallurgy Process
• Physical/ Mechanical Process

On the basis of recycling process, the lithium-ion battery recycling market has been segmented into hydrometallurgical process, pyrometallurgy process, physical/ mechanical process.

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The lithium-ion battery recycling market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, component, recycling process and chemistry as referenced above.

В отчете о рынке переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов рассматриваются следующие страны: Германия, Франция, Великобритания, Нидерланды, Швейцария, Бельгия, Россия, Италия, Испания, Турция и остальные страны Европы.

Германия доминирует в европейском регионе благодаря активизации исследований и разработок в области процессов переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов для продвижения модели устойчивой энергетики.

Раздел отчета по странам также содержит отдельные факторы, влияющие на рынок, и изменения в регулировании рынка, которые влияют на текущие и будущие тенденции рынка. Такие данные, как анализ цепочки создания стоимости вверх и вниз по течению, технические тенденции и анализ пяти сил Портера, тематические исследования — вот некоторые из указателей, используемых для прогнозирования рыночного сценария для отдельных стран. Кроме того, при предоставлении прогнозного анализа данных по странам учитываются наличие и доступность европейских брендов и их проблемы из-за большой или малой конкуренции со стороны местных и отечественных брендов, влияние внутренних тарифов и торговых путей.   

Анализ конкурентной среды и доли рынка переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов

Конкурентная среда рынка переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов содержит сведения по конкурентам. Включены сведения о компании, финансах компании, полученном доходе, рыночном потенциале, инвестициях в исследования и разработки, новых рыночных инициативах, присутствии в Европе, производственных площадках и объектах, производственных мощностях, сильных и слабых сторонах компании, запуске продукта, широте и широте продукта, доминировании в применении. Приведенные выше данные касаются только фокуса компаний, связанного с рынком переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов.

Некоторые из основных игроков, работающих на рынке переработки литий-ионных аккумуляторов: Glencore, Umicore, Saubermacher Dienstleistungs AG, Akkuser Oy, TES, Fortum, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited, Ganfeng Lithium Co.,Ltd., Attero, ACCUREC-Recycling GmbH, Duesenfeld GmbH, ECOBAT, Cawleys, Veolia Environnement SA, Batrec Industrie, Nickelhütte Aue GmbH, Neometals Ltd.

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