This simple table below shows the quantity and elements in batteries. Visual Capitalist 2022 presents nine elements and kilograms needed in a 60kW battery. Read more about Lithium Ion batteries (here) and advances in the chemistry of batteries (Here)
How Batteries Differ by Content of Elements in Batteries
Based on a 60kW battery
An Image of the minerals
Lithium Ion Battery
Key components of a lithium-ion battery are the anode, cathode, separator, and electrolyte².
- Anode. A porous lithiated graphite is the typical anode¹. It stores the lithium and releases lithium ions to the cathode during discharge². Lithium ions flow to the anode during charging².
- Cathode. A composite material, an intercalated lithium compound, is typical for the cathode. The cathode defines the name of the Li-ion battery cell¹. It also stores the lithium and receives lithium ions from the anode during discharge². The cathode releases lithium ions during charging ².
The electrolyte carries positively charged lithium ions from the anode to the cathode and vice versa through the separator². The movement of the lithium ions creates free electrons in the anode which creates a charge at the positive current collector². This flow of electrons through the wire is electricity¹.
The battery requires structure – provided by steel / aluminium or other material.s
More Information
Source: Conversation with Bing, 27/11/2023
(1) Lithium-ion Battery – How it works | Reaction, Anode & Cathode – Magnetism. https://www.electricity-magnetism.org/electric-battery/lithium-ion-battery-how-it-works/.
(2) How Lithium-ion Batteries Work | Department of Energy. https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/articles/how-lithium-ion-batteries-work.
(3) Lithium Ion Battery Anode and Cathode Materials. https://www.genixenergy.com/battery-knowledge/lithium-ion-battery-anode-and-cathode-materials.html.
(4) Science 101: Batteries | Argonne National Laboratory. https://www.anl.gov/science-101/batteries.
