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A perspective on carbon footprint of decentralized manufacturing of lithium-ion cells industrialization

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Lithium-ion cells are in high demand worldwide due to the rise in EVs, green energy storage, and consumer electronic devices. Establishing a decentralized manufacturing ecosystem for LIB cells is essential as local public and private firms strive to become major participants in this sector. This research article focuses on the carbon footprint of producing current lithium-ion batteries (LIBs; LFP ̴152 kgCO 2 eq/kWh, NMC811 ̴ 205 kgCO 2 eq/kWh and NMC622 ̴202 kgCO 2 eq/kWh, respectively), discusses on different stage of sustainable manufacturing ecosystem, and investigates the carbon footprint dependency on decentralized manufacturing in any geographic area. As a result of this the overall emissions generated across all production steps of lithium-ion cells may be expected to reduce about 6%–7% by 2030.

Source: Frontiers in Environmental Science

DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2026.1630913

Authors: Aswani Jayadevan, Mannav Pulluru, Ebenezer Duggapogu, Satyanarayana Madukkuri, Harimohan Erabhoina, Jagadish Mandava

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Impact and Sustainability

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801

OpenAlex ID: W7128080323

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