Dr. Jens Peters
- Scientific staff until 2019
- resigned
- Research area Innovation processes and impacts of technology
Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS)
Postfach 3640
76021 Karlsruhe
Education
Dipl. Ing. Electronic engineering, with focus on communication technology at TU Munich. R&D engineer and project leader for electronic development in the automotive sector (Ingolstadt, Barcelona). MSc. in Renewable Energies and Fuel cells at UIMP / CSIC in Madrid. PhD at Instituto IMDEA Energía and URJC (Madrid) on system analysis of pyrolysis processes for the production of biofuels and biochar.
Professional background
| 2002 | Dipl. Ing. Electrical engineering /communication technology at TU Munich |
| 2003 - 2006 | R&D engineer for electronic components, Audi AG |
| 2006 - 2009 | Project leader electronic development, Seat SA |
| 2009 - 2010 | MSc. Renewable Energies and Fuel cells at UIMP and CSIC in Madrid |
| 2011 - 2014 | Scientific staff at the system analysis unit at IMDEA Energy institute, Madrid. System analysis and evaluation of bioenergy processes (process simulation, exergy analysis, cost estimation, life cycle assessment) |
| 2015 | PhD. Title: Pyrolysis for biofuels or biochar? A thermodynamic, environmental and economic assessment |
| 2015 | R&D Manager at Contactica SL, Madrid |
| 2015 - 2019 | Member of scientific staff at ITAS |
Fields of work
- Novel electrochemical energy storage technologies
- Modelling and assessment of production processes
- Evaluation of the impacts of battery production on the overall system
- Ecodesign for new battery systems
Publications
2020
Book Chapters
Weil, M.; Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M.
Chapter 5 - Stationary battery systems: Future challenges regarding resources, recycling, and sustainability.
2020. The Material Basis of Energy Transitions. Ed.: A. Bleicher, 71–89, Academic Press. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-819534-5.00005-2
Chapter 5 - Stationary battery systems: Future challenges regarding resources, recycling, and sustainability.
2020. The Material Basis of Energy Transitions. Ed.: A. Bleicher, 71–89, Academic Press. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-819534-5.00005-2
Journal Articles
Mohr, M.; Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Toward a cell-chemistry specific life cycle assessment of lithium-ion battery recycling processes.
2020. Journal of industrial ecology. doi:10.1111/jiec.13021
Toward a cell-chemistry specific life cycle assessment of lithium-ion battery recycling processes.
2020. Journal of industrial ecology. doi:10.1111/jiec.13021
2019
Book Chapters
Peters, J. F.; Weil, M.; Baumann, M.
The Importance of Recyclability for the Environmental Performance of Battery Systems.
2019. Cascade Use in Technologies 2018 : Internationale Konferenz zur Kaskadennutzung und Kreislaufwirtschaft – Oldenburg 2018. Ed.: A. Pehlken, 104–110, Springer Verlag. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-57886-5_13
The Importance of Recyclability for the Environmental Performance of Battery Systems.
2019. Cascade Use in Technologies 2018 : Internationale Konferenz zur Kaskadennutzung und Kreislaufwirtschaft – Oldenburg 2018. Ed.: A. Pehlken, 104–110, Springer Verlag. doi:10.1007/978-3-662-57886-5_13
Tomasini Montenegro, C.; Peters, J. F.; Zhao-Karger, Z.; Wolter, C.; Weil, M.
Life Cycle Analysis of a Magnesium–Sulfur Battery.
2019. Magnesium Batteries – Research and Applications. Ed.: M. Fichtner, 309–330, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi:10.1039/9781788016407-00309
Life Cycle Analysis of a Magnesium–Sulfur Battery.
2019. Magnesium Batteries – Research and Applications. Ed.: M. Fichtner, 309–330, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi:10.1039/9781788016407-00309
Journal Articles
Baumann, M.; Weil, M.; Peters, J. F.; Chibeles-Martins, N.; Moniz, A. B.
A review of multi-criteria decision making approaches for evaluating energy storage systems for grid applications.
2019. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews, 107, 516–534. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2019.02.016
A review of multi-criteria decision making approaches for evaluating energy storage systems for grid applications.
2019. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews, 107, 516–534. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2019.02.016
Peters, J.; Peña Cruz, A.; Weil, M.
Exploring the Economic Potential of Sodium-Ion Batteries.
2019. Batteries, 5 (1), Article: 10. doi:10.3390/batteries5010010
Exploring the Economic Potential of Sodium-Ion Batteries.
2019. Batteries, 5 (1), Article: 10. doi:10.3390/batteries5010010
Peters, J. F.; Abdelbaky, M.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
A review of hard carbon anode materials for sodium-ion batteries and their environmental assessment.
2019. Matériaux & techniques, 107 (5), Article No. 503. doi:10.1051/mattech/2019029
A review of hard carbon anode materials for sodium-ion batteries and their environmental assessment.
2019. Matériaux & techniques, 107 (5), Article No. 503. doi:10.1051/mattech/2019029
Presentations
Peters, J. F.; Emmerich, P.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Recycling of batteries - environmental benefits and limits under a global circular economy perspective.
2019. 13th Conference of the Socio-Economic Metabolism Section of the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE 2019), Berlin, Germany, May 13–15, 2019
Recycling of batteries - environmental benefits and limits under a global circular economy perspective.
2019. 13th Conference of the Socio-Economic Metabolism Section of the International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE 2019), Berlin, Germany, May 13–15, 2019
Peters, J. F.; Mohr, M.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Design for recyclability. Challenges, limits and need for action on the way towards a circular battery economy.
2019. 13th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2019), Pisa, Italy, May 20–21, 2019
Design for recyclability. Challenges, limits and need for action on the way towards a circular battery economy.
2019. 13th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2019), Pisa, Italy, May 20–21, 2019
Peters, J. F.; Weil, M.
Design for recyclability.
2019. 12. Fachkonferenz Lithiumbatterien (2019), Frankfurt am Main, Germany, January 21–22, 2019
Design for recyclability.
2019. 12. Fachkonferenz Lithiumbatterien (2019), Frankfurt am Main, Germany, January 21–22, 2019
Posters
Baumann, M.; Peters, J.; Weil, M.; Marcelino, C.
Economic and ecological assessment of stationary batteries using different energy to power ratios.
2019. 13th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2019), Pisa, Italy, May 20–21, 2019
Economic and ecological assessment of stationary batteries using different energy to power ratios.
2019. 13th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2019), Pisa, Italy, May 20–21, 2019
Peters, J. F.; Abdelbaky, M.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Environmental assessment of hard carbon anode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
2019. 13th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2019), Pisa, Italy, May 20–21, 2019
Environmental assessment of hard carbon anode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
2019. 13th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2019), Pisa, Italy, May 20–21, 2019
2018
Book Chapters
Hottenroth, H.; Peters, J.; Baumann, M.; Viere, T.; Tietze, I.
Life-cycle Analysis for Assessing Environmental Impact.
2018. Energy Storage Options and Their Environmental Impact. Ed.: R.E. Hester, 261–295, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi:10.1039/9781788015530-00261
Life-cycle Analysis for Assessing Environmental Impact.
2018. Energy Storage Options and Their Environmental Impact. Ed.: R.E. Hester, 261–295, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). doi:10.1039/9781788015530-00261
Weil, M.; Ziemann, S.; Peters, J.
The Issue of Metal Resources in Li-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles.
2018. Behaviour of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles. Ed.: G. Pistoia, 59–74, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-69950-9_3
The Issue of Metal Resources in Li-Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles.
2018. Behaviour of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles. Ed.: G. Pistoia, 59–74, Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-69950-9_3
Journal Articles
Peters, J. F.; Weil, M.
Providing a common base for life cycle assessments of Li-Ion batteries.
2018. Journal of cleaner production, 171, 704–713. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.10.016
Providing a common base for life cycle assessments of Li-Ion batteries.
2018. Journal of cleaner production, 171, 704–713. doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.10.016
Weber, S.; Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Life Cycle Assessment of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery.
2018. Environmental science & technology, 52 (18), 10864–10873. doi:10.1021/acs.est.8b02073
Life Cycle Assessment of a Vanadium Redox Flow Battery.
2018. Environmental science & technology, 52 (18), 10864–10873. doi:10.1021/acs.est.8b02073
Reports/Preprints
Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeicher: Technische, ökonomische und ökologische Implikationen : Ergebnisse des Expertenforums am 6. Juni 2018 in Karlsruhe.
2018. Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT). doi:10.5445/IR/1000085778
Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeicher: Technische, ökonomische und ökologische Implikationen : Ergebnisse des Expertenforums am 6. Juni 2018 in Karlsruhe.
2018. Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT). doi:10.5445/IR/1000085778
Presentations
Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M.; Tomassini, C.; Weil, M.
Stationary battery systems: recyclability and the life cycle impact on the depletion of mineral resources.
2018. 12th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2018), Metz, France, May 22–23, 2018
Stationary battery systems: recyclability and the life cycle impact on the depletion of mineral resources.
2018. 12th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2018), Metz, France, May 22–23, 2018
Peters, J.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Umweltauswirkung, Rohstoffbedarf und Recyclingpotential von Batteriespeichern.
2018. Fachforum ’Solar-Stromspeicher’ (2018), Munich, Germany, November 27, 2018
Umweltauswirkung, Rohstoffbedarf und Recyclingpotential von Batteriespeichern.
2018. Fachforum ’Solar-Stromspeicher’ (2018), Munich, Germany, November 27, 2018
Peters, J.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Bewertung neuer Batterietechnologien für stationäre Energiespeicherung unter Umweltaspekten.
2018. 15. Battery Experts Forum, Aschaffenburg (2018), Aschaffenburg, Germany, February 27–March 1, 2018
Bewertung neuer Batterietechnologien für stationäre Energiespeicherung unter Umweltaspekten.
2018. 15. Battery Experts Forum, Aschaffenburg (2018), Aschaffenburg, Germany, February 27–March 1, 2018
Weil, M.; Baumann, M.; Peters, J.
Economic and ecological sustainability analysis of batteries for stationary applications.
2018. 14th International Ceramics Congress and 8th Forum on New Materials (CIMTEC 2018), Perugia, Italy, June 4–8, 2018
Economic and ecological sustainability analysis of batteries for stationary applications.
2018. 14th International Ceramics Congress and 8th Forum on New Materials (CIMTEC 2018), Perugia, Italy, June 4–8, 2018
Weil, M.; Baumann, M.; Peters, J. F.
Ressourcenbedarf für Batteriespeicher bis 2050 - Mobile und stationäre Anwendungen.
2018. Expertenforum ’Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeichertechnologien’, Karlsruhe, 6.Juni 2018
Ressourcenbedarf für Batteriespeicher bis 2050 - Mobile und stationäre Anwendungen.
2018. Expertenforum ’Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeichertechnologien’, Karlsruhe, 6.Juni 2018
Weil, M.; Baumann, M.; Ziemann, S.; Peters, J. F.
Batteries for stationary grid application. Potential resource demand until 2050.
2018. 12th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2018), Metz, France, May 22–23, 2018
Batteries for stationary grid application. Potential resource demand until 2050.
2018. 12th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2018), Metz, France, May 22–23, 2018
Posters
Minke, C.; Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M.; Weil, M.
Environmental assessment of vanadium redox flow batteries.
2018. 28th SETAC Europe Annual Meeting (2018), Rome, Italy, May 13–17, 2018
Environmental assessment of vanadium redox flow batteries.
2018. 28th SETAC Europe Annual Meeting (2018), Rome, Italy, May 13–17, 2018
Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M.; Rodriguez Garcia, G.; Ziemann, S.; Weil, M.
Prospective assessment of emerging energy storage devices in early design phase.
2018. Expertenforum ’Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeicher : Technische, ökonomische un ökologische Implikationen’, Karlsruhe, 6.Juni 2018
Prospective assessment of emerging energy storage devices in early design phase.
2018. Expertenforum ’Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeicher : Technische, ökonomische un ökologische Implikationen’, Karlsruhe, 6.Juni 2018
Peters, J. F.; Weil, M.; Baumann, M. J.
Batterierecycling - Umweltauswirkungen und potentieller Ressourcenbedarf.
2018. Expertenforum ’Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeicher : Technische, ökonomische un ökologische Implikationen’, Karlsruhe, 6.Juni 2018
Batterierecycling - Umweltauswirkungen und potentieller Ressourcenbedarf.
2018. Expertenforum ’Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeicher : Technische, ökonomische un ökologische Implikationen’, Karlsruhe, 6.Juni 2018
Tomasini Montenegro, C.; Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M. J.; Weil, M.
Streamlined life cycle assessment of emerging batteries in early design phases by using CCaLC2 tool.
2018. 28th SETAC Europe Annual Meeting (2018), Rome, Italy, May 13–17, 2018
Streamlined life cycle assessment of emerging batteries in early design phases by using CCaLC2 tool.
2018. 28th SETAC Europe Annual Meeting (2018), Rome, Italy, May 13–17, 2018
Tomasini Montenegro, C.; Peters, J. F.; Zhao-Karger, Z.; Weil, M.
Streamlined LCA of a non-corrosive electrolyte for rechargeable Mg batteries.
2018. HIU Biennial Meeting, Ulm, July 3-4, 2018
Streamlined LCA of a non-corrosive electrolyte for rechargeable Mg batteries.
2018. HIU Biennial Meeting, Ulm, July 3-4, 2018
Weil, M.; Adelmann, P.; Garcia, G. R.; Baumann, M.; Peters, J. F.; Schirle, M.; Petri, A.; Hellpap, C.; Hoffmann, J.
Environmental evaluation of waste management options for secondary batteries in developing countries.
2018. 12th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2018), Metz, France, May 22–23, 2018
Environmental evaluation of waste management options for secondary batteries in developing countries.
2018. 12th Society and Materials International Conference (SAM 2018), Metz, France, May 22–23, 2018
Weil, M.; Adelmann, P.; Garcia, G. R.; Baumann, M.; Peters, J. F.; Schirle, M.; Petri, A.; Hellpap, C.; Hoffmann, J.
Environmental evaluation of waste management options for secondary batteries in developing countries.
2018. Expertenforum ’Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeichertechnologien’, Karlsruhe, 6.Juni 2018
Environmental evaluation of waste management options for secondary batteries in developing countries.
2018. Expertenforum ’Recycling aktueller und zukünftiger Batteriespeichertechnologien’, Karlsruhe, 6.Juni 2018
2017
Journal Articles
Peters, J. F.; Baumann, M.; Zimmermann, B.; Braun, J.; Weil, M.
The environmental impact of Li-Ion batteries and the role of key parameters – A review.
2017. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews, 67, 491–506. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.08.039
The environmental impact of Li-Ion batteries and the role of key parameters – A review.
2017. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews, 67, 491–506. doi:10.1016/j.rser.2016.08.039
Peters, J. F.; Weil, M.
Aqueous hybrid ion batteries - An environmentally friendly alternative for stationary energy storage?.
2017. Journal of power sources, 364, 258–265. doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2017.08.041
Aqueous hybrid ion batteries - An environmentally friendly alternative for stationary energy storage?.
2017. Journal of power sources, 364, 258–265. doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2017.08.041
Peters, J. F.; Banks, S. W.; Bridgwater, A. V.; Dufour, J.
A kinetic reaction model for biomass pyrolysis processes in Aspen Plus.
2017. Applied energy, 188, 595–603. doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.030
A kinetic reaction model for biomass pyrolysis processes in Aspen Plus.
2017. Applied energy, 188, 595–603. doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.12.030
Conference Papers
Baumann, M.; Peters, J.; Weil, M.; Marcelino, C.; Almeida, P.; Wanner, E.
Environmental impacts of different battery technologies in renewable hybrid micro-grids.
2017. ISGT Europe 2017 - Enabling the Transition to a More Electric World : IEEE International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Torino, I, September 26-29, 2017, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi:10.1109/ISGTEurope.2017.8260137
Environmental impacts of different battery technologies in renewable hybrid micro-grids.
2017. ISGT Europe 2017 - Enabling the Transition to a More Electric World : IEEE International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Torino, I, September 26-29, 2017, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi:10.1109/ISGTEurope.2017.8260137
Presentations
Baumann, M.; Peters, J. F.; Weil, M.
Dynamic LCA of stationary battery systems in a renewable-based decentralized grid.
2017. Consequencial LCA for Decision Support : 23rd SETAC Europe LCA Case Study Symposium, Barcelona, E, November 27-28, 2017
Dynamic LCA of stationary battery systems in a renewable-based decentralized grid.
2017. Consequencial LCA for Decision Support : 23rd SETAC Europe LCA Case Study Symposium, Barcelona, E, November 27-28, 2017
Baumann, M.; Peters, J.; Weil, M.; Marcelino, C.; Almeida, P.; Wanner, E.
Environmental impacts of different battery technologies in renewable hybrid micro-grids (HMGS).
2017. ISGT Europe 2017 - Enabling the Transition to a More Electric World : IEEE International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Torino, I, September 26-29, 2017
Environmental impacts of different battery technologies in renewable hybrid micro-grids (HMGS).
2017. ISGT Europe 2017 - Enabling the Transition to a More Electric World : IEEE International Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies, Torino, I, September 26-29, 2017
Peters, J. F.; Weil, M.
About exergy based approaches for assessing abiotic resource depletion of battery production.
2017. 5th International Exergy, Life Cycle Assessment, and Sustainability Workshop and Symposium (ELCAS5), Nisyros, GR, July 9-11, 2017
About exergy based approaches for assessing abiotic resource depletion of battery production.
2017. 5th International Exergy, Life Cycle Assessment, and Sustainability Workshop and Symposium (ELCAS5), Nisyros, GR, July 9-11, 2017
Posters
Baumann, M.; Zimmermann, B.; Peters, J.; Weil, M.; Martins, N. C.
Environmental performance of Li-ion batteries for direct marketing of wind power - intermediate results.
2017. 11th Meeting of the Society And Materials Conference (SAM-11), Trondheim, N, May 15-16, 2017
Environmental performance of Li-ion batteries for direct marketing of wind power - intermediate results.
2017. 11th Meeting of the Society And Materials Conference (SAM-11), Trondheim, N, May 15-16, 2017
2016
Journal Articles
Peters, J.; Buchholz, D.; Passerini, S.; Weil, M.
Life cycle assessment of sodium-ion batteries.
2016. Energy and Environmental Science, 9 (5), 1744–1751. doi:10.1039/C6EE00640J
Life cycle assessment of sodium-ion batteries.
2016. Energy and Environmental Science, 9 (5), 1744–1751. doi:10.1039/C6EE00640J
Peters, J. F.; Weil, M.
A critical assessment of the resource depletion potential of current and future lithium-ion batteries.
2016. Resources, 5 (4), 46. doi:10.3390/resources5040046
A critical assessment of the resource depletion potential of current and future lithium-ion batteries.
2016. Resources, 5 (4), 46. doi:10.3390/resources5040046
2015
Journal Articles
Weil, M.; Peters, J.; Baumann, M.; Dura, H.; Zimmermann, B.
Elektrochemische Energiespeicher für mobile Anwendungen im Fokus der Systemanalyse.
2015. Technikfolgenabschätzung - Theorie und Praxis, 24 (3), 20–29
Elektrochemische Energiespeicher für mobile Anwendungen im Fokus der Systemanalyse.
2015. Technikfolgenabschätzung - Theorie und Praxis, 24 (3), 20–29