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Li-Metal Successfully Demonstrates Electrolyte Reconditioning Process for Carbonate-to-Metal Technology
Li-Metal Corp., a developer of lithium metal anode and lithium metal production technologies for next-generation batteries, announced the successful demonstration of its electrolyte reconditioning process. This process is a key component of Li-Metal’s patented and modular carbonate-to-metal (C2M) technology, which is an environmentally conscious approach to lithium metal production.
The electrolyte reconditioning process plays a significant role in the closed-loop operation of Li-Metal’s C2M technology. It facilitates the conversion of excess anolyte, located near the anode, into catholyte, situated near the cathode. This closed-loop operation enhances operational efficiencies and minimizes wastage, marking an advancement in sustainable lithium metal production.
The successful testing validates the viability of Li-Metal’s C2M technology. The company plans to integrate its reconditioning process into its existing C2M pilot in Markham, Ontario, aiming for cost-effective and streamlined operations. Li-Metal intends to demonstrate its C2M and electrolyte reconditioning technology at scale in Q1 2024 during a metal pilot campaign. In 2022, Li-Metal initiated a concept study on a 1,000 tonnes per year commercial-scale lithium metal production plant with its global engineering partner.
“Li-Metal is excited to achieve another key technological milestone as we scale up our environmentally friendly C2M technology to support the production of high-performance, ultra-thin lithium metal anodes,” said Srini Godavarthy, CEO of Li-Metal. “Our commitment to sustainability is further highlighted through the successful demonstration of electrolyte reconditioning, enabling a closed-loop operation for our metal production process.”
Li-Metal is a Canadian-based company commercializing technologies to enable next-generation batteries for electric vehicles and other applications. The company’s patented lithium metal technology, next-generation battery anode technology, and production methods are designed to offer lighter, more energy-dense, and safer batteries. For more information, visit: http://www.li-metal.com.
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