Concerns about global phosphorus demand for lithium-iron-phosphate batteries in the light electric vehicle sector

Xu et al.’s analysis of future battery material demand overlooks the crucial role of phosphorus in their projection for lithium-iron-phosphate batteries, missing the complexities of the global phosphorus cycle. This response emphasizes the need to integrate phosphorus considerations to ensure sustainability in the emerging light electric vehicle sector.

Reference:

Spears, B. M., Brownlie, W. J., Cordell, D., Hermann, L., & Mogollón, J. M. (2022). Concerns about global phosphorus demand for lithium-iron-phosphate batteries in the light electric vehicle sector. Communications Materials, 3, 14.