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Batteries: Raw Materials and Recycling

Aalto University via Aalto University Executive Education

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Provider

Aalto University Executive Education
Pricing

Paid Course
Languages

English
Certificate

Certificate Available
Effort

54 hours
Sessions

Self-Paced
Level

Intermediate

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Gain essential insights into the battery lifecycle with Batteries: Raw Materials and Recycling, an online course from Aalto University. Explore the sourcing, refining, and recycling of battery materials through research-based content designed to support the future of sustainable energy.

Syllabus

Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course, you will be able to:

Analyze the battery value chain
Analyze the importance of batteries and raw materials in the shift toward sustainable energy systems
Describe the core components and key properties of batteries, and the evolution of battery chemistries
Analyze the battery value chain
Identify resources and competencies of different stakeholders
Identify key raw materials, examining their recyclability and sustainability, while utilizing lifecycle assessment (LCA) as a tool to quantify environmental impacts
Discuss extraction of battery raw materials, their refining, and recycling technologies
Identify the future trends in battery development and battery materials value chain

Content and Schedule

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:

Module 1: Introduction and the role of batteries and raw materials in sustainability and green transitions

Module 2: Battery Basics: Components, Chemistry, and History

Module 3: Battery Raw Materials

Module 4: Battery Value Chain and Processes

Module 5: Recycling Technologies for Battery Waste

Module 6: Battery Lifecycle Analysis

Module 7: Future Aspects in Battery Technologies

For Whom?

This course is designed for anyone passionate about sustainable energy and the advancement of battery technology, no matter their professional background.

Whether you're an environmental expert looking to deepen your knowledge, an engineer working in battery development and recycling, a policy maker involved in regulatory frameworks, or a student preparing for a career in energy storage, this online course offers valuable insights. It’s also well-suited for professionals in battery production, business analysts tracking industry trends, researchers exploring new developments, and anyone interested in the future of sustainable energy.