July 2021

  • Deep-sea mining for our mobility transition: the quest for sustainable batteries

    Deep-sea mining for our mobility transition: the quest for sustainable batteries

    Climate change is pressing and we need fast decarbonisation of all aspects of life. As a multi-purpose technology, batteries play a central role in the reduction of carbon emissions. However, the current supply chain of Lithium-ion batteries is often associated with environmental and social burdens. Thus, some voices are advocating alternative mining: potato-sized rocks, rich…