Abundance vs. Cost: The Case for Sustainable Battery Materials (IMAGE)

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Abundance vs. Cost: The Case for Sustainable Battery Materials

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Abundance vs. Cost: The Case for Sustainable Battery Materials. This chart compares the abundance and cost of elements in the Earth's crust, highlighting critical elements like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which are costly and scarce, versus abundant and affordable alternatives such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, preferred for future rechargeable battery development.

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Haegyeom Kim, Jae Chul Kim

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