How is China transforming the lithium battery industry?

The landscape of the lithium battery industry in China has seen a dynamic transformation, evolving into a critical component of the global energy transition towards electric mobility and renewable storage solutions.

Which advanced battery materials are made in China?

In this perspective, we present an overview of the research and development of advanced battery materials made in China, covering Li-ion batteries, Na-ion batteries, solid-state batteries and some promising types of Li-S, Li-O 2, Li-CO 2 batteries, all of which have been achieved remarkable progress.

Will China become a major market for lithium-ion battery recycling?

As the rapid growth of the electric vehicle market in recent years has significantly increased the use of lithium batteries, China will face a rapidly increasing battery retirement situation in the next few years and become one of the largest markets for lithium-ion battery recycling.

How resilient is China's lithium supply chain?

The resilience dynamic change of China's lithium supply chain is tested. The impacts of disruptions caused by disasters and political conflicts are evaluated. As the world's largest consumer of lithium resources, China faces a substantial demand-supply gap and challenges in securing its lithium supply chain.

Where are lithium batteries made?

The raw material supply is primarily concentrated in a few countries, such as Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and China, which together account for most of the world's lithium production. In contrast, lithium batteries are mainly produced and consumed in China, Japan, and South Korea (USGS, 2022).

Is China a good supplier of lithium?

Although it is among the major suppliers of lithium, China’s lithium resources are still highly dependent on foreign entities due to insufficient national development of its exploitation potential and the poor quality of its mineral resources, leaving a large gap between supply and demand.