Changing Battery Chemistries and Implications for Critical Minerals Supply Chains

The aim of this report is to provide a comprehensive analysis of rechargeable battery chemistries with respect to key characteristics such as technical performance, competitiveness of each chemistry, and environmental sustainability. In addition, the report discusses trade opportunities of the raw materials needed in a variety of battery chemistries. The report also aims to provide policymakers with information that will contribute to designing effective strategies to leverage their resources to foster economic growth, and policies to promote recycling of raw materials, given the growing demand for rechargeable batteries and the finite nature of raw materials.