Combining Morphological and Techno-Economic Analysis: Evaluating the Impact of Battery Pack Design on Recycling

This study addresses the need for systematic evaluation of end-of-life values resulting from design decisions by presenting a methodology that integrates morphological and techno-economic analyses. The methodology was applied to lithium-ion battery recycling as a use case for validation in the study leading to this paper. By analyzing ten design dimensions, considering future technological advancements, and varying disassembly depths, the methodology provides a structured evaluation of the end-of-life values of different battery design configurations throughout the recycling value chain. This approach aims to optimize recycling efficiency and costs, with flexibility for adaptation to emerging battery technologies and other industry applications.