Advances in research on occupational exposure risks and health effects of nickel–cobalt–manganese ternary materials in lithium batteries
- VernacularTitle:锂电池镍钴锰三元材料的职业暴露风险和健康效应研究进展
- Author:
Xiaoying LI
1
;
Yuxin ZHENG
2
;
Shanfa YU
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide; occupational exposure risk; health effect
- From: Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2025;42(11):1386-1391
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: With the rapid proliferation of lithium-ion batteries in new energy vehicles and energy storage systems, increasing attention has been drawn to the occupational exposure risks and potential health hazards associated with their key cathode materials—nickel–cobalt–manganese (NCM) ternary compounds—throughout their entire life cycle. This review outlined the full life cycle of NCM materials and the occupational exposure risks that may arise during each stage. Based on the latest epidemiological and toxicological evidence, it summarized the health effects and toxicities associated with occupational exposure to NCM materials. The review further analyzed major challenges in current occupational health management system, including the limitations of existing occupational exposure limits, the lack of dedicated medical surveillance standards for NCM-related hazards, and the misalignment between occupational hygiene practices and the rapid expansion of the new-energy industry. Finally, future research directions were proposed with the aim of providing a scientific foundation for protecting worker health and supporting the sustainable development of lithium-ion battery industry.
