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Assessing sustainable recyclability of battery systems: a tool to aid design for disassembly

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

Fabio Marco Monetti ,
Pablo Zaguirre Martínez  and
Antonio Maffei
Fabio Marco Monetti*
Affiliation:
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Pablo Zaguirre Martínez
Affiliation:
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Antonio Maffei
Affiliation:
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
*
monetti@kth.se

Abstract

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This study, conducted with Northvolt, examines battery system recyclability and disassembly dynamics. It introduces indices for material and product recyclability, along with disassembly time assessment. The goal is to create a design tool to streamline the evaluation of battery disassembly, aiding in designing recyclable and serviceable components. These methodologies serve as a blueprint for enhancing battery systems' overall sustainability and circularity design, presenting a base for future product development in alignment with environmental and economic objectives.

Keywords

batteriesenergy storage systemsdesign for x (DfX)circular economysustainability

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Type
Design for Sustainability
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 1389 - 1398
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