Overview of the Development of Battery Technologies Used in Electric Vehicles Over the Years.
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https://doi.org/10.37660/PJTI.2025.25.1.2Keywords:
battery technology, EV, recycling, battery construction, li-ion batteriesAbstract
The discovery by Alessandro Volta at the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries significantly advanced battery technology. For over 200 years, new solutions have been developed to enhance energy storage parameters. Technologies such as lead-acid, nickel-based, and lithium-ion batteries have found applications across various industries, with lithium-ion batteries currently being the most advanced and widely used. Technological progress has expanded interest in battery technology, eventually creating a demand in the automotive sector as well. Ongoing efforts aim to refine existing solutions, exploring new ways to improve not only battery capacity and weight but also charging times through the addition of specialized components. Significant changes are also occurring in recycling and the development of a circular economy in this field. Established methods for material recovery are being enhanced, along with innovative approaches such as using bacteria for material decomposition.
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