US-based speciality chemicals and performance materials company Cabot Corporation has launched its new LITX 95F conductive carbon for use in lithium-ion batteries for energy storage systems (ESS).
The conductive carbon is made for ESS cells used in residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Cabot said that the conductive carbon delivers enhanced conductivity, long cycle life, and improved processability.
It is formulated to improve the life cycle of ESS batteries and increase energy density, with capacity retention being shown in pouch cell performance testing with a thick electrode design.
The company said this makes it flexible for battery manufacturers to be able to optimise formulations across a wide range of ESS designs, allowing for thicker cathode designs to reduce material costs.
It also has a high structure morphology to enhance conductivity and stability during repeated charge-discharge cycles.
ESS is a market that is growing quickly, with increasing demand for grid flexibility, the transition to renewable energy, and the need for reliable power across residential, commercial and industrial sectors.
The company said its product will address these challenges as the market scales.
“As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, the ESS market requires advanced materials that deliver both performance and efficiency,” said Jeff Zhu, executive vice president and president, Carbon & Silica Technologies, Battery Materials and Asia Pacific Region. “Our new LITX 95F product is a direct response to the needs of the market and our battery customers – leveraging our deep industry expertise with proven performance to help scale ESS applications faster and more efficiently. This launch reflects our commitment to enabling a more sustainable future by delivering innovative solutions for battery technologies that support the energy transition at a global scale.”
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