Stora Enso and Shanshan Technology to co-develop lignin-derived hard carbon anodes
- A demonstration line for hard carbon development will be established at Shanshan Technology’s Ningbo facility in China.
- The joint development focuses on lignin‑based hard carbon materials derived from renewable wood‑based feedstock.
- Materials are targeted at sodium‑ion batteries, where hard carbon is required for the anode.
- The partnership aims to accelerate product development, industrial readiness and commercialisation and to support Stora Enso’s ambition for large‑scale hard carbon production in Europe.
Partnership and demonstration line
Stora Enso and Shanshan Technology will establish a demonstration line for lignin‑based hard carbon anode development at Shanshan’s facility in Ningbo, China, enabling faster technical development and industrial‑scale validation globally.
Technology focus
The joint work concentrates on lignin‑based hard carbon materials derived from renewable wood‑based feedstock. The materials are particularly relevant to sodium‑ion batteries, where hard carbon is required for the anode.
Strategic objectives
By combining Stora Enso’s renewable‑materials and lignin expertise with Shanshan Technology’s industrial anode capabilities and global position, the partners aim to accelerate product development, industrial readiness and commercialisation of sustainable battery materials and to support Stora Enso’s long‑term ambition to establish large‑scale hard carbon production in Europe.
Source: Stora Enso