Lithium extraction in Argentina, the world’s fourth largest producer of the metal, surged by 49.7% from January through April compared with the same four-month period last year, data from national statistics agency Indec showed on Friday. Why is it important Lithium, the ultra-light metal coveted by rechargeable battery makers, is experiencing a boom in Argentina, […]
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Major lithium discovery in fracking wastewater leaves the left facing EV ‘irony’
The discovery of the potential for thousands of tons of lithium to be extracted annually from wastewater generated by fracking in the Marcellus Shale leaves proponents of a green energy future at a crossroads, Republicans said Thursday. A University of Pittsburgh study suggested processing byproducts from natural gas production in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale basin could […]
Speedier, greener lithium may be nine years away, Codelco says
Codelco, the copper giant that’s about to become a major lithium player, delivered some cautious guidance on the timing of a cleaner, faster way to extract the battery metal in northern Chile. A week after signing contracts to take a majority stake in SQM’s sprawling brine operations on the Atacama salt flat, Codelco indicated that direct […]
CATL still dominates the EV battery market share in 2024, but BYD is gaining ground
As global EV battery consumption continues rising, the most prominent players, including CATL and BYD, continue dominating the market in 2024. CATL still owns over a third of the market, but BYD looks to close the gap with new lower-priced EVs. CATL and BYD are still the EV battery market leaders Through the first four months of […]
Cirba Solutions, Batteries Plus expanding nationwide battery recycling services
Battery recycler Cirba Solutions, Charlotte, North Carolina, is collaborating with Hartland, Wisconsin-based retailer Batteries Plus to expand battery recycling services across the United States. In a news release, Cirba says that by choosing to recycle old, used and damaged batteries, consumers can protect the environment, contribute to a circular economy, reduce the amount of waste […]
Researchers push for using iron instead of cobalt, nickel in next-gen lithium-ion batteries
A team of researchers is trying to spark a green battery revolution by showing that iron instead of cobalt and nickel can be used as a cathode material in lithium-ion batteries. “We’ve transformed the reactivity of iron metal, the cheapest metal commodity,” co-lead researcher from Oregon State University, Xiulei ‘David’ Ji, said in a media statement. “Our […]
Scientists introduce ‘disorder’ to achieve battery breakthrough — here’s how it could change energy storage
A battery lab in the Netherlands that often makes headlines for its use of salt in power pack innovations is experiencing disorganization. No need to worry — it’s all part of carefully planned battery research that has the potential to yield faster charge times and greater storage capacity in common lithium-ion packs. According to experts […]
You soon might be able to fully charge your smartphone battery in one minute
How would you like to fully charge your smartphone battery in one minute? That would be pretty cool and it could allow smartphone manufacturers to get away with using lower-capacity batteries inside phones. Doing this would leave more room inside these devices to add the components required for enhanced computing and data capabilities. According to […]
Stable high-energy density lithium-ion batteries could lead to fast charging electric vehicles
A research team has developed a core technology to ensure the charging/discharging stability and long-life of lithium-ion batteries under fast-charging conditions. Their findings were published in Advanced Functional Materials. A crucial prerequisite for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is the enhancement of lithium-ion battery performance in terms of driving range and safety. Fast […]
Codelco and SQM agree on final lithium deal
Chile’s state-run copper miner Codelco and the world’s second largest lithium producer, SQM (NYSE: SQM) inked on Friday a definitive agreement to jointly exploit the country’s vast deposits in the Salar de Atacama salt flat. The new deal gives Codelco a majority stake, which is a key part of President Gabriel Boric’s strategy to increase […]
