Is the Nobel Prize-winning lithium-ion battery really having a positive impact on the environment?
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The lithium-ion battery has played an integral role in powering the modern-day world – but questions remain about its environmental impact.
The rechargeable batteries, which are used in everything from mobile phones to electric cars, hit the news this week after three scientists behind its development were awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize for chemistry.