Green Aerospace Engineering: A Focus on the Technical and Economical Hurdles of Next Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries

Sustainable aerospace engineering practices in the 21st century constantly entail identification of innovative technical solutions and infusion of environmental friendly technologies. This paper provides an overview of past, current and the potential future role of Lithium-Ion batteries within the broader aerospace sector. Specifically, crucial areas such as technical and economic challenges associated with Lithium-Ion batteries are addressed for the purposes of assisting system integrators with fundamental discussions revolving around Lithium-Ion batteries in a multitude of aerospace settings. In this study, two specific examples of Lithium-Ion battery development across distinctly different platforms also provide additional insight about the role of Lithium-Ion batteries in future aerospace applications.