SafeLiBatt

SafeLiBatt is a project dedicated to the safety and risk assessment of 1st and 2nd life lithium-ion batteries, funded within the transnational SAF€ARA program. In the SafeLiBatt project, safety guidelines for 1stL- and 2ndL-LIBs will be elaborated using integrative methods for risk management. In laboratory tests, the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) and the French National Institute for Industrial Environment and Risks (INERIS) are testing new and used LIBs (at cell level) for thermal runaway and analyzing the release of toxic gases and substances. One focus is placed on the different behavior of 1stL- and 2ndL-LIBs. The aim is to collect safety-relevant information to derive precautionary measures for first responders (fire brigade, rescue, police) in cases of emergencies. In addition, the Austrian project partners BOKU Vienna, the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) and Brimatech Services GmbH will conduct an integrated risk analysis. A life cycle analysis (LCA) will quantify the environmental benefits, with particular regard for the extension of battery life. In addition, primary data on emissions during thermal runaways obtained from the laboratory tests will be integrated into the LCA to assess potential impacts on human health and the environment. Furthermore, the economic and social impacts of LIBs will be investigated, especially concerning general acceptance, as well as perceived drivers, opportunities and barriers of second-use applications.