Lithium market research – global supply, future demand and price development

A Crosslinked Polyethyleneglycol Solid Electrolyte Dissolving Lithium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

“…Conventional lithium‐ion batteries utilizing liquid electrolytes with organic carbonates as solvents (e.g., LP30) have achieved commercial success in the electronics market . However, they can be hazardous because of their flammability and low durability caused by electrolyte leakage and the formation of lithium dendrites.…”

“…Conventional lithium-ion batteriesu tilizing liquid electrolytes with organic carbonates as solvents (e.g.,L P30) have achieved commercial success in the electronicsm arket. [1,2] However, they can be hazardous because of their flammability and low durability caused by electrolyte leakagea nd the formation of lithium dendrites.T he replacemento fl iquid electrolytes with solid electrolytes is ap romising way to satisfy the stringent safety requirementso ft he automotive industry and other safety-relevant applications. [3] Additionally,w ith the help of solid electrolytes, metallic lithium might be applieda sa n anode material.…”

Valuable Metals—Recovery Processes, Current Trends, and Recycling Strategies

“…However,lithium compounds have afar broader spectrum of application such as in the glass,e namel and ceramic industries,l ubricating greases,p harmaceutical products,a nd aluminum production ( Figure 9). [99] In 2025 there will be as evere supply gap,s ince lithium demand for lithium battery production will almost double from its 35 % share in 2015 to about 70 %i n2 025, while lithium demand from other market segments will not decrease in the foreseeable future. [99] In 2025 there will be as evere supply gap,s ince lithium demand for lithium battery production will almost double from its 35 % share in 2015 to about 70 %i n2 025, while lithium demand from other market segments will not decrease in the foreseeable future.…”

“…[97] Since there is no substitute for lithium in its most important applications,such as ceramics and glass,(rechargeable) batteries,aswell as lubricants,the demand for this metal is forecasted to grow by approximately 8-11 %a À1 . [99] In 2025 there will be as evere supply gap,s ince lithium demand for lithium battery production will almost double from its 35 % share in 2015 to about 70 %i n2 025, while lithium demand from other market segments will not decrease in the foreseeable future. [98,100] Them ost important lithium compound for the production of tradable products is Li 2 CO 3 at at otal quantity of 46 %.…”

Lithium Recovery from Challenging Deposits: Zinnwaldite and Magnesium‐Rich Salt Lake Brines

“…As an energy‐critical element, lithium has evolved into a strategic raw material . Since it is currently regarded as irreplaceable in the most important fields of application, e.g., for the storage of energy in electric vehicles and mobile electrical devices, in the glass, enamel, and ceramics industries, as lubricant, in pharmaceutical products, and in aluminum production, a steadily increasing demand of 6–11 % a −1 is expected in the coming years . Scenarios even suggest that a supply bottleneck could already occur in 2025, since 78 % of the increase in total lithium demand can be attributed to accumulator production , .…”