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Cabot Corporation launches ENTERA aerogel particles for use in thermal barriers for Li-ion batteries

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Global specialty chemicals and performance materials company Cabot Corporation launched its new ENTERA aerogel particles portfoli o. ENTERA aerogel particles are a thermal insulation additive designed to enable the development of ultra-thin thermal barriers for electric vehicle (EV) lithium-ion batteries.

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LG Chem invests in Enevate; silicon-dominant Li-ion battery technology

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Enevate Corporation, developer of a silicon-dominant composite anode material and high energy density batteries ( earlier post ), announced that LG Chem has participated in Enevate’s recent funding. The anodes are bonded with a proprietary process to the current collector.

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Cabot to invest $200M over next 5 years in US conductive carbon additives capacity for Li-ion batteries

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Cabot Corporation plans to add conductive carbon additives (CCA) capacity in the United States to enhance its position in the market and support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). CCAs are an essential component of lithium-ion battery chemistry and are used to provide sufficient electrical conductivity to the active materials.

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Group14 closes $18M in financing to scale-up silicon-carbon composite anode material

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Group14 Technologies announced $18 million in new financing from Amperex Technologies Limited (ATL), Showa Denko (SDK), Cabot Corporation, BASF Venture Capital, and OVP Venture Partners. The new funds will be used to scale-up manufacturing of a next-generation silicon-carbon composite anode material and advance into commercial production.

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Syrah Resources successfully produces Li-ion battery grade spherical graphite; market numbers

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The battery market currently represents approximately 23% of global flake graphite output and is expected to be a rapidly growing sector due to lithium ion (Li-ion) battery demand (Source: Benchmark Minerals). Specifications achieved by Syrah include fixed carbon of 99.96%, d50 of 15.64

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Farasis Energy reports 25% energy boost for EV batteries with Group14 SCC55 silicon-carbon anode

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Group14, a provider of silicon-carbon composite materials ( earlier post ) and China-based Li-ion battery maker Farasis Energy ( earlier post ) reported a 25% boost in energy density for EV batteries made with Group14’s silicon-carbon anode material. The battery EV cell will have a volumetric energy density of 750 Wh/l.

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Honda and GS Yuasa reach basic agreement toward collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output Li-ion battery

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Honda Motor and GS Yuasa have reached a basic agreement toward collaboration for a high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion battery. Honda is striving to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.

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