Graphene news

All news on Graphene (also known as Graphite, GO, Natural graphite, Grafit, battery-grade graphite, flake graphite, Graphitic carbon, Solid carbon, Batteriegrafit, and batterigrafit): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

2 September 2026

Hycamite: Polaris confirms quality of natural gas-based battery graphite

Independent lab found methane-derived graphite matches commercial anode grades, with >350 mAh/g reversible capacity and target carbon footprint <2.5 kg CO2e/kg.
20 August 2026

Asahi Kasei develops lithium pre-doping method to boost silicon-rich LIB energy density

Electrolyte additives let low-cost lithium carbonate decompose at normal cell voltages, enabling pre-doping to cut first-cycle lithium loss and raise energy density (10% in a test cell).
29 July 2026

Eni second-quarter 2026 results and updated capital plan

Double-digit underlying production growth, new JV and project FIDs, entry into critical minerals, and a larger share buyback with slightly higher 2026 production guidance.
6 July 2026

CATL Tectrans II 8C superfast charging battery for light-duty commercial vehicles

Refueling-like 8C charging: 80% SOC in 6m48s, full in 8m56s; 10-year/1M km warranty; charges almost as fast at −20°C; 4,000 integrated stations planned across ~190 cities.
30 June 2026

Hycamite joins FutSteel to integrate hydrogen and carbon into steel production

Methane cracking to supply low‑carbon hydrogen and solid carbon for EAF-based steelmaking; three‑year research project starts June 2026 with university and industry partners.
23 June 2026

Hycamite updates leadership as Kokkola plant scales

Leadership roles shift while the Kokkola methane‑splitting plant expands to boost low‑carbon hydrogen and battery‑grade graphite output.

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