Sodium-ion vs lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries remain the preferred choice for electric mobility applications in India due to their higher energy density, well-established infrastructure, and safety record. However, the development of sodium-ion batteries continues, and they may have potential advantages in terms of cost and environmental impact, making them a promising alternative in the future.
New high-performance anode material for lithium-ion batteries
Indian researchers have synthesized an amorphous manganese dioxide-modified iron oxyhydroxide ternary composite as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. The ternary composite anode exhibited stable cycling performance at high rates.
Epsilon Advanced Materials plans $650 million EV battery anode facility in USA
India’s Epsilon Advanced Materials will invest $650 million to set up a graphite anode processing facility in the USA. The facility will produce high-capacity synthetic anode materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Lohum introduces 5 kWh storage system made of second-life EV battery
Noida-headquartered Lohum has introduced a 5 kWh energy storage system under its collaboration with MG Motor India to develop second-life solutions for used EV batteries.
Himadri invests US$6.7 million in Australia’s Sicona Battery Technologies
India’s Himadri Speciality Chemical has acquired a 12.79% stake in Sicona Battery Technologies, an Australian startup that specializes in high-capacity silicon anode technology for lithium-ion batteries.
Wall-mounted solar inverter with inbuilt lithium battery
India’s Livsol has introduced wall-mounted lithium battery inverters in 300 VA, 1 kVA, 2 kVA, 3 kVA, and 5 kVA models with operating voltages of 12.8 V, 12.8 V, 25.6 V, 51.2 V, and 48 V, respectively.
IIT Kanpur, Lohum collaborate on lithium battery testing for safety and sustainability
IIT Kanpur and Lohum will work together to advance lithium-ion battery testing technology and techniques for evaluating battery raw material quality. Lohum will additionally sponsor R&D labs at IIT Kanpur, provide a research fellowship to Ph.D. students, and help IITK commercialize its research outcomes.
Jakson unveils lithium battery inverter for residential applications
The 3 kW battery energy storage system with a 3 kW hybrid inverter and a 4.8 kWh, 48V lithium-ion battery module can be scaled to MW scale depending on the power backup requirement.
Log9 Materials opens lithium battery cell factory
Bengaluru-based Log9 Materials has launched the production of li-ion battery cells from its factory in Bengaluru. The facility will produce lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) and lithium ferro-phosphate (LFP) chemistry cells with significantly improved energy densities.
Jammu and Kashmir may hold lot more lithium resources than 5.9 million tonnes
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) proposes further exploration activities to estimate the value of lithium in Jammu and Kashmir.
