
New lithium-ion batteries that use less or none of the key materials must be developed to ensure the supply chain isn’t depleted, the United Nations Conference on Trade And Development (UNCTAD) has reported.
In its report on strategic raw materials the UN trade body raised concerns about the future supply of battery materials, in particular cobalt, lithium and natural graphite.
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