Battery innovation and the Circular Economy: What are patents revealing?

Metzger, Philipp; Mendonça, Sandro; Silva, José A.; Damásio, Bruno

doi:10.1016/j.renene.2023.03.132

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“…Patterns are also corroborated by the results of Malhotra et al (2021), who focuses on a narrower specification of batteries for a longer time using a different indicator construct. For a complementary study see (Metzger et al, 2023) with different patent evidence but corroborating results.…”

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confidence: 63%

“…This issue is of particular concern if the current situation in which battery market growth mainly occurs at the expense of Li-ion technology remains entrenched. It is therefore important to expand the technologies and raw materials used in the manufacture of batteries and it is particularly relevant to identify the most promising emerging battery technologies (Metzger et al, 2023). Moreover, the energy and transport systems are at forefront of the digitalization revolution (Turovets et al, 2021), which poses new challenges for energy storage systems and battery technologies.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Such challenges in "critical technology areas" call for innovation (Aaldering, Song, 2019;Golembiewski et al, 2015;IEA, 2020b;IEA, 2021b), especially in a post-pandemic/geopolitical conflicts/ decoupling scenario where supply-chains are already under strain. Surely, one of the main limitations of battery storage scale-up (and further price decrease) is the availability of raw materials; the minerals (namely lithium and cobalt) required for their manufacturing are themselves non-renewable resources and environmentally expensive to extract, process, and manage (Metzger et al, 2023).…”

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Reconfiguring the Energy Storage Landscape

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The development of battery technologies is critical for energy transition strategies. This paper offers a comprehensive assessment of the trends and developments of battery innovation. Over 700,000 patents from the period of 2005-2019 are compiled and analyzed. Leading patent applicants and countries of origin are identified. Major patent applicants are mostly large East Asian companies, while Japan and South Korea are the leading countries followed by the US, Germany, and China. Different battery designs, the main battery components, and interactions with other clean technologies are examined. Based on the operative definitions for incremental/radical and product/process innovations, a battery innovation typology is set forth. The main findings are that patenting in batteries rises robustly and the lithium-ion battery is the most vibrant technology; lithium-sulfur and flow batteries are the most notable emerging technologies, while electrodes are the most salient battery component. The most significant interactions of batteries with clean energy technologies are between battery charging and photovoltaic energy as well as between battery charging and electric vehicles. Incremental innovation represents more than half of the patents, while product innovation represents approximately 70% of the total patents. This study presents findings that could be useful when making investment decisions on the development of battery and auxiliary low-carbon energy technologies.

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“…For global trends, there is a study that analyzed 90,000 battery patents from 2000 to 2019 [20]. In addition, there is a study that analyzed technologies and trends for recycling lithium-ion batteries [21].…”

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Global Patent Analysis of Battery Recycling Technologies: A Comparative Study of Korea, China, and the United States

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This study provides a comprehensive analysis of global patent trends in battery recycling, focusing on secondary batteries and related technologies across Korea, China, and the United States. The methodology involved collecting data from various patent databases, followed by quantitative analysis to identify technology trends and guide future development. The research employed statistical tools to analyze patent activities, including the frequency and scope of patent filings, and comparative analysis to highlight differences between countries. This study reveals distinct emphases on technologies such as lithium-ion and waste battery recycling, highlighting notable differences in patent activities among key companies and countries. China’s large number of patents in battery manufacturing processes contrasts with the USA’s focus on electrochemical cell construction and storage systems, while Korea shows significant activity in waste battery technology. The novelty of this paper lies in its detailed comparative analysis of patent trends across these three major economies, providing insights into the technological focuses and priorities of each country. The study also identifies key challenges, such as the need for consistent innovation and broader geographic coverage in Korea, enhancing patent influence and international presence in China, and ensuring high patent quality and fostering innovation in lagging sectors in the United States. Addressing these challenges through enhanced collaboration, increased R&D investments, and supportive policies is crucial for strengthening the global position and driving further innovation in the battery recycling sector.

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“…While there are signs of progress in battery innovation towards cleaner and more reusable solutions, the focus has been more on re-use and repair features than recycling and material recovery [64]. Embracing technological cosmopolitanism, promoting structural diversity, and exploring non-lithium alternatives can drive the energy transition towards sustainability [64]. Consumer willingness to recycle spent EV batteries is essential for establishing a circular economy.…”

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Unveiling the Hidden Effects of Automated Vehicles on “Do No Significant Harm’’ Components

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The deployment of automated vehicles (AVs) has the potential to disrupt and fundamentally transform urban transportation. As their implementation becomes imminent on cities’ streets, it is of great concern that no comprehensive strategies have been formulated to effectively manage and mitigate their potential negative impacts, particularly with respect to the components of the do no significant harm (DNSH) framework recently introduced in the EU taxonomy. The methodology employed comprises three steps: (i) An extensive literature review on the impact of AVs on the DNSH components; (ii) exploration of designing a coherent pro-active vision by integrating measures identified in the literature as key elements to mitigate the harm; and (iii) an interdisciplinary focus group (FG) to verify whether the impacts of AVs and potential mitigation measures for Bucharest are similar to those identified by the literature and integrated into the pro-active vision. The results suggest that while there are commonalities, variations exist in focus and perspective, underscoring the necessity of examining the mitigation measures encompassed in the vision through additional focus groups conducted in different cities.

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Battery innovation and the Circular Economy: What are patents revealing?

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Reconfiguring the Energy Storage Landscape

Reconfiguring the Energy Storage Landscape

Global Patent Analysis of Battery Recycling Technologies: A Comparative Study of Korea, China, and the United States

Unveiling the Hidden Effects of Automated Vehicles on “Do No Significant Harm’’ Components

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