Delivery mode
Online
Estimated study time 54 hours
Location
E-learning environment
Language
English
Scope
2 ECTS
Batteries: Raw Materials and Recycling
Ready to dive into the world of sustainable battery technology?
In the rapidly evolving world of battery technology, driven by the demand for sustainable energy solutions, a deep understanding of the battery lifecycle is essential. This includes the sourcing of key raw materials, their extraction, and effective battery recycling. Grounded in cutting-edge research from Aalto University, this course provides the knowledge to navigate these critical areas.
As an entry point into battery technology, Batteries: Raw Materials and Recycling online program offers accessible academic insights into raw material sourcing, battery material production, and innovative battery recycling techniques shaping the future of sustainable energy storage.
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Benefits
Equip yourself with a comprehensive understanding of battery technology and contribute to a more sustainable energy future. This course dives deep into the world of batteries, from essential raw materials to innovative recycling technologies, providing you with actionable insights into this critical industry. Gain the knowledge and tools to navigate and drive innovation in the rapidly evolving field of battery technology.
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Comprehensive Knowledge: Gain a thorough understanding of the role of batteries and raw materials in the green transition, from their components and chemistry to their history and future aspects.
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Industry Insights: Learn about Finland’s National Battery Strategy 2025 and how government initiatives are enhancing the competitiveness of the battery industry, particularly in materials, manufacturing, reuse, and recycling.
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Practical Skills: Explore the battery value chain and processes, including cutting-edge recycling technologies for battery waste, and understand the lifecycle analysis of batteries.
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Future-Focused Learning: Stay ahead of the curve with insights into future aspects of battery technologies, preparing you for advancements and innovations in the field.
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Benefit from flexible, self-paced learning: The course is available in English, has no prerequisites, and can be taken at anytime from anywhere in the world.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, you will be able to:
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Analyze the critical role of batteries and raw materials in the transition towards sustainable energy systems.
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Describe the core components, key properties, and evolution of battery chemistries relevant to modern battery technology.
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Analyze the entire battery value chain, from raw material sourcing to end-of-life management and battery recycling.
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Identify resources and competencies of various stakeholders within the battery industry and sustainable energy sector.
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Identify key battery raw materials, examine their recyclability and sustainability, and utilize lifecycle assessment (LCA) to quantify their environmental impacts.
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Discuss the extraction, refining, and advanced recycling technologies for battery raw materials.
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Identify future trends in battery development and the battery materials value chain, including advancements in sustainable battery materials.
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This course is for anyone with a keen interest in sustainable energy solutions and the future of battery technology, regardless of their professional background.
Whether you are an environmental professional aiming to enhance your expertise in sustainable energy, an engineer involved in battery design and recycling, a policy maker shaping regulations, or a student preparing for a career in energy storage, you will benefit from this online course. This program is also ideal for industry professionals in battery manufacturing, business analysts exploring market trends, researchers delving into battery technology, and general enthusiasts passionate about the future of sustainable energy.
Contents
The language of the course is English, and all videos include subtitles.
The estimated study time for the course is 54 hours. The course allows flexible study patterns; you can decide on your own schedule and the speed of your progress. Learners have access to the course materials for 3 months.
This course consists of seven chapters and each chapter has multiple sections.
Modules
- Transition from fossil fuels to a mineral-dependent green economy
- Key minerals required for batteries
- Potential pathways for energy and resource use in a green economy
- Battery production and its demand for metals and minerals
- Forecasts for resource needs, supply challenges, and industry growth
- Sustainability Impacts of raw materials and metals production
- Battery components and their functions
- Battery- related terms: metal, compounds, active material, black mass
- History and development of battery chemistries
- Material development and current applications of batteries
- Sources of raw materials
- Overview of key raw materials for batteries
- Criticality and geopolitical aspects of raw material sourcing
- EU regulations
- Overview of the battery value chain
- Extraction, mineral processing, and refining (pyro and hydro)
- Finland’s role in the global battery market
- Giga factory production
- Production of battery metals based on case studies: Lithium and Cobalt
- Overview of recycling technologies (including mechanical, pyrometallurgical, hydrometallurgical processes)
- Challenges and opportunities in battery recycling
- Economic and environmental benefits of recycling
- Case studies in circular economy approaches
- Industry claims and practices
- Role of policy and regulation in promoting recycling practices
- From raw material extraction to end-of-life
- Environmental and economic impacts across the lifecycle
- Lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies
- Case studies on battery lifecycle impacts
- Emerging battery technologies
- Innovations in battery design
- Future trends in battery development
- Strategies in Finland an the EU
Instructors
Mari Lundström
Mari Lundström is an Associate Professor in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at Aalto University.
Anna Klemettinen
Anna Klemettinen is a University Lecturer in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering at Aalto University.
Program Fee and Registration
The fee for Batteries: Raw Materials and Recycling online course is € 300 (+ VAT).
This program has adopted Aalto EE's new Customer ID, and it is delivered on Aalto Learning Experience Alex e-learning environment. Before ordering, please visit aaltoee.fi/customerid.
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