Nobian Innovates Lithium Battery Component Production
- Patent filed for a process converting lithium chloride to lithium hydroxide.
- The process uses existing chlor-alkali electrolysis, reducing costs and environmental impact.
- Nobian leverages facilities in the Netherlands and Germany for production.
- Pilot testing successful; commercial scaling and supplier discussions underway.
Innovative Lithium Production Process
Nobian has developed a new process to convert lithium chloride into lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM), a crucial component for lithium batteries. This method leverages existing chlor-alkali electrolysis technology, significantly reducing investment costs and environmental impact compared to traditional methods.
European Production and Demand
With the growing demand for lithium batteries in Europe, driven by transportation electrification and renewable energy storage, Nobian aims to enhance the European battery value chain. The company utilizes its facilities in the Netherlands and Germany to produce high-quality, sustainable battery chemicals.
Technology Development and Scaling
The new lithium chloride conversion process has been successfully tested at pilot scale, demonstrating its potential for commercial production. Nobian is in discussions with European and global suppliers to secure lithium chloride and is seeking investors to scale up production capacity to meet the increasing demand for LHM.
Source: Nobian