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.....»»
US carmakers passing up lithium from Australia"s first refinery
The head of Australia's first lithium hydroxide refinery says it's attracted little attention from US carmakers seeking to buy the metal that's crucial to the world's renewable energy revolution......»»
The answer is in the sheets: 2D nanosheets as anodes in Li-ion batteries
As the electric vehicle (EV) industry is advancing, so are the efforts in the research and development of superior lithium (Li)-ion batteries to power these vehicles. Exploring and expanding rapid charge-discharge technology and extended battery life.....»»
Why Electric Vehicles Catch Fire And Why It"s So Difficult To Stop
An issue that has received a lot of negative coverage from opponents to EV adoption involves the fire hazard that lithium-ion batteries pose. An issue that has recei.....»»
Oversupply of LFP battery cathode materials may loom on rapid capacity expansion in China
China's new production capacity for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cathode materials tripled in the first three quarters of 2022, sparking speculations that an overcapacity crisis may emerge in the second half of 2023 or in 2024, according to supply ch.....»»
2D graphdiyne a potential key element for future generations of energy storage and conversion technologies
A synthetic carbon-based crystalline material called graphdiyne (GDY) has become a probable key element in driving the next significant leap in battery technology—one not seen since lithium surpassed lead and other heavy metals in the early 1990s......»»
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.....»»
South Korea battery fire fears are worry for EV sector
A major blaze in South Korea that knocked out a wide range of key digital services for days - snarling banking, ride-sharing and online deliveries - is reigniting safety concerns in a nation that's a key global supplier of lithium-ion cells used in e.....»»
Enovix introduces distribution service to battery sector
Enovix, a designer and manufacturer of next-gen 3D lithium–silicon batteries, lately joined Taiwan industry sector due to its alliance with EDOM Technology. Enovix's current business is mainly for mobile and wearable devices, while also develop.....»»
South Korea"s battery fires are a worry for EV makers
A major blaze in South Korea that knocked out a wide range of key digital services for days snarled banking, ride-sharing and online deliveries — and is reigniting safety concerns in a nation that's a huge supplier of lithium-ion cells used in elec.....»»
BenQ Materials defers starting operation of additional capacity of separator film of Li batteries
Polarizer maker BenQ Materials will defer the operation of additional production capacity for separator film of lithium (Li) batteries at its factory in central China, according to company chairman Chen Chien-chi......»»
FPG taps deeper into lithium battery field
Formosa Plastics Group (FPG) has taken a big stride forward in the development of lithium batteries for household, commercial energy storage and charging pile applications, with its subsidiary High Tech Battery (HTB) unveiling the latest energy stora.....»»
BenQ Materials defers starting operation of additional capacity of separator filmof Li batteries
Polarizer maker BenQ Materials will defer the operation of additional production capacity for separator film of lithium (Li) batteries at its factory in central China, according to company chairman Chen Chien-chi......»»
Inflation Reduction Act has corporations worldwide looking to participate in the lithium battery sector
The lithium battery sector has become the hottest due to the US recently passing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The IRA is aiming to fight inflation with green energy while building American manufacturing. The emphasis of the act is on re.....»»
EVs expected to boost Chinese lithium product makers" 3Q22 profits
Two major lithium product makers in China are expected to enjoy significant profit growth in the third quarter of this year. Ganfeng Lithium Group and Tianqi Lithium Corporation both said EV and other segments supported by new energies are enhancing.....»»
Scientists May Have Just Cracked the Code on Fast Electric Car Charging
Researchers at Penn State University have developed an EV battery that can charge in 10 minutes. We’re going to need to mine a huge amount of metals like cobalt and lithium to electrify the world’s automobiles. But things woul.....»»
BYD and other battery makers expand production at home and abroad
China's EV battery demand continues to grow, leading to frequent production expansion by significant suppliers in the lithium battery sector. The market scale is over CNY100 billion (US$14 billion), with many suppliers accelerating their expansions o.....»»
CAEC begins to ship LFPO batteries used in UPS
Changs Ascending Enterprise (CAEC) in September 2022 began to ship LFPO (lithium ferrous phosphate oxide) batteries used in UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to a leading semiconductor-grade silicon wafer maker, according to the company......»»
Eclimo thrives in Malaysia"s dry and infertile EV climate
Fourteen years ago, Dato' Dennis Chuah, a veteran of lithium battery production, saw the potential of lithium batteries and founded Eclimo Sdn. Bhd. (Eclimo) – the first homegrown electric two-wheeler company in Malaysia......»»
Keen battery capacity expansions in China spark worry about possible supply glut
China's top-3 power battery makers Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), Ganfeng Lithium Group and EVE Energy have been aggressively proceeding with capacity expansions, with their combined investments announced since September reaching over CNY100.....»»
Honda and LG are investing $3.5 billion in new Ohio battery factory
It has a planned capacity of 40 GWh/year of lithium ion cells by end of 2025. Enlarge / Between 2024 and 2027, Honda plans to sell many new EVs in North America, starting with this, the Prologue. A key component of the revise.....»»