Horasan, Bilgehan YabguÖztürk, Alican2024-07-302024-07-302022978-605-70627-1-0https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.13091/5957The definition of critical raw materials (CRM) is used for the types of raw materials that are economically and strategically important for the European Union, but have a high risk in sourcing their resources. Critical elements/minerals are the raw materials required for the economic security, transition to low-carbon economy and sustainability of developed countries. Lithium-ion battery technology is used in 9 key technologies such as solid fuel cells, wind energy, electric traction motors, photovoltaic technology, robots, drones, 3D printing, additive manufacturing, and digital technologies. It also used in strategic sectors such as renewable energy, e-mobility, defense and space. The way to adapt to rapidly changing living conditions is to use high-tech products and to be able to produce these products. This situation necessitates the continuous monitoring of information technologies and the raw material demands of industries based on high technology differ from the old industrial societies. Although the element lithium was first discovered in Europe in the early 1800s, it was not identified as a major commercial application until the 1920sLithium's first major application was in high-temperature lithium greases used for aircraft engines and similar applications during World War II. After the war, the demand for lithium developments increased with the realization that some isotopes of lithium could be used in nuclear weapons production. All of the initial lithium production was made from known lithium pegmatite deposits in Europe and the USA. Lithium is a key component in green energy storage technologies and is becoming a very important metal for the entire world. In addition, the electric vehicle market is increasing new demands for lithium resources and increasing pressure on resource research. The future of the lithium market looks very promising, not only because of the increasing demand for lithium in electric vehicles, but also because it has much more potential demand growth through further innovation of new technologies, including alternative forms of lithium batteries such as solid-state lithium batteries. A different demand projection is foreseen for 2025 for lithium batteries. It is foreseen that there may be an unexpected demand explosion for lithium. The reason for this is thought to be related to the energy storage processes due to the increase in demand that will occur with the use of electric portable appliances, cars and bicycles.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessLithiumGeologyCritical Raw MaterialsEnergyBatteryConference Object