Lithium hydride mediates hydrogenolysis of anilines to arenes
A research group led by Prof. Guo Jianping and Prof. Chen Ping from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with Prof. Wu An'an from Xiamen University, revealed how lithium hydride mediated.....»»
China"s LFP battery cathode material capacity glut will surface in 2023-2024?
China has been the most aggressive in the world in carrying out capacity expansions for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. China news media recently warned that an oversupply of cathode materials and the most critical part of such batteries will.....»»
The paradox of lithium in the race toward net-zero emissions
The race toward net-zero emissions depends heavily on lithium—to power electric vehicles, to store wind and solar power......»»
Light-based tech could inspire moon navigation and next-gen farming
Super-thin chips made from lithium niobate are set to overtake silicon chips in light-based technologies, according to world-leading scientists in the field, with potential applications ranging from remote ripening-fruit detection on Earth to navigat.....»»
LGES and Honda to build joint battery plant in Ohio
South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution and Japan-based Honda Motor have decided to build their joint battery plant in Ohio, the US. They plan to start construction early this year and begin mass production of lithium-ion batteries by the end o.....»»
Biden administration backs Nevada lithium mine with $700 million loan offer
The DOE issued a conditional commitment for up to $700 million for Ioneer's Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, a prospective supplier to Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp......»»
Researchers develop efficient sodium-ion battery anode for energy storage
Climate change is a major global concern. Reducing carbon emissions by utilizing renewable energy sources and developing efficient energy storage systems has become a priority. Lithium-ion batteries have high energy density and a long cycle life, mak.....»»
CMMT suspends investment in production of wet separation film of batteries
Polarizer maker Cheng Mei Materials Technology (CMMT) originally planned to invest in production of wet separation film of lithium batteries but has decided to temporarily stop investing due to considering the amount of investment and return on inves.....»»
Tesla faces higher lithium prices as supplier amends deal
Unlike prior agreements where prices are locked in, Piedmont’s deal with Tesla relies on a floating mechanism based on market prices, according to the statement......»»
Cheri Automobile wins investment from CATL due to respective EV-related motivations
While China-based automaker Cheri Automobile has won investment from Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the largest China-based lithium battery maker, for a 3.73% stake, Cheri's invitation of CATL as a new shareholder was driven by the desire to.....»»
Subsidy extension and falling lithium prices sustain China"s NEV boom
The Chinese government recently announced that it's extending the tax subsidies for new energy vehicles (NEVs). Coupled with the falling prices of lithium ores, the main raw material of batteries, the EV sector breathes a sigh of relief and is lookin.....»»
Disruption or hype: Are sodium-ion batteries catching up and replacing lithium-ion ones in EV?
In recent years, the popularity of sodium-ion batteries has suddenly risen. Chinese companies such as Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), Gotion Hi-Tech, EVE Energy and BYD are all engaging in researching sodium-ion batteries. CATL is even about.....»»
CATL begins serial production of battery cells in Germany
The world's largest battery maker is poised to gain more traction in Europe. CATL just announced that it had started serial production of lithium-ion battery cells this month in Thuringia, Germany. It aims to ramp up production to full capacity in 20.....»»
FSET begins operation of AFC energy storage system
Formosa Smart Energy Tech (FSET), an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery maker belonging to the Formosa Plastics Group, has inaugurated an energy storage system with installation capacity of 5.0MW and total battery energy storage capacity of 5.3MWh.....»»
Canada mine to start lithium output in first half of 2023
A Quebec lithium mine poised to become the only Canadian site actively producing the key battery metal has received the final government permit required to start up operations, according to the developer......»»
Tailift begins to ship Li-ion battery pack laser welding machine
Laser processing and logistics equipment maker Tailift has shipped the first lithium(Li)-ion battery pack laser welding machine and aims to produce 100 units in three years, according to company chairman Steve Lin......»»
BYD to produce overseas and sees lithium prices stabilize in 2023
Following multiple entries to overseas retail car market, China's largest EV maker BYD is considering building a battery plant in the US and EV production in Europe, while securing lithium supply from Chile, as indicated by recent media reports from.....»»
Huawei Device to cooperate with CATL in EV business
Huawei Device, Huawei Technologies' subsidiary focusing on smartphones, PCs, notebooks and tablets, has signed an MoU with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the largest China-based lithium battery maker, for cooperation in electric vehicle (EV).....»»
Nevada flower listed as endangered at lithium mine site
A Nevada wildflower was declared endangered at the only place it's known to exist—on a high-desert ridge where a lithium mine is planned to help meet growing demand for electric car batteries, U.S. wildlife officials announced Wednesday......»»
How chaos theory mediates between quantum theory and thermodynamics
A single particle has no temperature. It has a certain energy or a certain speed—but it is not possible to translate that into a temperature. Only when dealing with random velocity distributions of many particles does a well-defined temperature eme.....»»
Lithium prices to stabilize through 1Q 2023 while cathode costs will increase further
Battery material price volatility has caused much burden for EV manufacturing this year. According to Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, prices of lithium, one of the essential raw materials, will stabilize or see a slight downturn through the beginning.....»»