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Material Use in the United States - Selected Case Studies for Cadmium, Cobalt, Lithium, and Nickel in Rechargeable Batteries

Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5141
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https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20085141

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Abstract

This report examines the changes that have taken place in the consumer electronic product sector as they relate to (1) the use of cadmium, cobalt, lithium, and nickel contained in batteries that power camcorders, cameras, cell phones, and portable (laptop) computers and (2) the use of nickel in vehicle batteries for the period 1996 through 2005 and discusses forecasted changes in their use patterns through 2010. Market penetration, material substitution, and technological improvements among nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), and lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable batteries are assessed. Consequences of these changes in light of material consumption factors related to disposal, environmental effects, retail price, and serviceability are analyzed in a series of short case studies.

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Wilburn, D.R., 2008, Material Use in the United States - Selected Case Studies for Cadmium, Cobalt, Lithium, and Nickel in Rechargeable Batteries: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2008-5141, Report: 43 p.; Appendix (xls), https://doi.org/10.3133/sir20085141.

ISSN: 2328-0328 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Material Use in the United States - Selected Case Studies for Cadmium, Cobalt, Lithium, and Nickel in Rechargeable Batteries
Series title Scientific Investigations Report
Series number 2008-5141
DOI 10.3133/sir20085141
Year Published 2008
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey
Contributing office(s) U.S. Geological Survey
Description Report: 43 p.; Appendix (xls)
Time Range Start 1996-01-01
Time Range End 2005-12-31
Online Only (Y/N) Y
Additional Online Files (Y/N) Y
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