Lithium-ion batteries are essential and very popular as rechargeable storage devices in household appliances, PCs, laptops, tablets, cell phones, battery storage for photovoltaic systems and for climate-friendly electromobility. The trend towards the use of these high-performance rechargeable batteries continues unabated.
Very high numbers of e-car registrations are expected in Germany in the future. The German government plans to have ten million registered electric vehicles by 2030. Many consumers already own numerous (household) appliances with powerful and energy-efficient lithium-ion batteries. This poses particular challenges for consumers and disposal companies , as well as for correct disposal for resource-saving recycling.