Sodium-ion batteries use more abundant raw materials but don’t currently perform as well as those made with lithium.

Lithium carbonate 300mg; scored tabs. Risk of lithium toxicity (esp. recent febrile illness, acute ingestion, volume depletion/dehydration, impaired renal function, cardiovascular disease, changes in ...

While the figure is an official USGS estimate, extracting the mineral poses major technical and environmental challenges.