By submitting this form, you are agreeing to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
A sort of cutting-edge rechargeable battery technology known as lithium-fluorinated graphite batteries is one that combines lithium and fluorinated graphite elements in its creation. Compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, these batteries are made to have a higher energy density, better safety, and a longer cycle life.
These batteries’ performance will be improved, and some of the drawbacks of traditional lithium-ion batteries will be addressed by the use of fluorinated graphite in these batteries. Fluorination is the process of adding fluorine atoms to the surface of graphite, changing the material’s characteristics.
Fluorine is added to the graphite anode to increase its electrochemical stability, allowing it to resist greater voltages and lowering the possibility of unwanted side reactions such lithium plating and electrolyte breakdown. This greater stability results in better battery performance.
Lithium-fluorinated graphite batteries are still being developed and commercialised, and continuous research is being done to boost production, lower costs, and further enhance performance. These batteries have a lot of potential for a variety of uses, including as grid-level energy storage, portable devices, electric cars, and renewable energy storage.
The Global Lithium-Fluorinated Graphite Battery market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
Ascend Elements, a vertically integrated manufacturer of engineered materials and lithium-ion battery recycling, and Koura, an Orbia company and one of the biggest manufacturers of fluoroproducts and technologies, today announced the introduction of a patented process technology that produces battery-grade graphite from used lithium-ion batteries.
Ascend Elements is working with Orbia as a development partner to grow the technology of the business for commercial manufacturing. Orbia has further supported the business via a number of funding rounds.
Ascend Elements’ technology is a game-changer in the battery recycling and sustainable materials areas. The Hydro-to-AnodeTM process method from Ascend Elements delivers pure graphite consistently and has energy capacity and cycle life comparable to virgin battery-grade graphite anode material.
According to U.S. Executive Order 13953, high-purity graphite is one of the minerals that are listed as essential minerals in the United States. Making this mineral more accessible within the North American supply chain is the responsibility of U.S.
material production and recycling enterprises in an effort to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers. Other minerals on the list include lithium and cobalt, both of which are recovered through the recycling and production methods used by Ascend Elements.
