Cabot Launches First Graphene-Based Additive to Improve Energy Density of Lithium-Ion Batteries

摘要

Cabot Corp. has launched the LITX G700, the company's first graphene-based additive for high energy density lithium-ion battery applications. Utilizing graphene material developed on the basis of a new technology platform, this additive helps lithium-ion battery manufacturers achieve improved cell performance. Battery developers for applications in electronics and electric vehicles have reached the limit in reducing the loadings of conventional carbon additives. As a result, many are resorting to alternatives such as carbon nanotubes that add significant cost as well as manufacturing challenges.