Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicle Battery: An overview

Batteries are a common and convenient way to charge gadgets, especially since people
frequently travel with electronic devices in their hands. Because of the proliferation of
electronic gadgets, the disposal of expended batteries has become an ever-increasing economic
and environmental burden, with projections showing a CAGR of 15% by 2020, rising to 25%
30% by 2030. Lack of laws for the safe storage and management of waste streams allows for
the build-up of garbage in open settings and the escape of dangerous compounds from landfills.
Moreover, modern battery production practices call for the use of novel materials, such as ionic
liquids for electrolytes and nanostructures for cathodes, to improve batteries' energy qualities
and durability. Uncertainty about the true environmental impact of innovative battery
chemicals may add obstacles to recycling and containment initiatives. The purpose of this
review is to synthesize the known and unknown battery pollutants, the possible harm they
might do to the environment, and the existing approaches of recycling batteries.