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Systematic Review of Battery Life Cycle Management: A Framework for European Regulation Compliance

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  • Mattia Gianvincenzi

    (Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy)

  • Marco Marconi

    (Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy)

  • Enrico Maria Mosconi

    (Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy)

  • Claudio Favi

    (Department of Engineering of Industrial Systems and Technologies, Università degli Studi di Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 181/A, 43124 Parma, Italy)

  • Francesco Tola

    (Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization, Università degli Studi della Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, Italy)

Abstract

Batteries are fundamental to the sustainable energy transition, playing a key role in both powering devices and storing renewable energy. They are also essential in the shift towards greener automotive solutions. However, battery life cycles face significant environmental challenges, including the harmful impacts of extraction and refining processes and inefficiencies in recycling. Both researchers and policymakers are striving to improve battery technologies through a combination of bottom–up innovations and top–down regulations. This study aims to bridge the gap between scientific advancements and policy frameworks by conducting a Systematic Literature Review of 177 papers. The review identifies innovative solutions to mitigate challenges across the battery life cycle, from production to disposal. A key outcome of this work is the creation of the life cycle management framework, designed to align scientific developments with regulatory strategies, providing an integrated approach to address life cycle challenges. This framework offers a comprehensive tool to guide stakeholders in fostering a sustainable battery ecosystem, contributing to the objectives set by the European Commission’s battery regulation.

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  • Mattia Gianvincenzi & Marco Marconi & Enrico Maria Mosconi & Claudio Favi & Francesco Tola, 2024. "Systematic Review of Battery Life Cycle Management: A Framework for European Regulation Compliance," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(22), pages 1-31, November.
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