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March at LPI: Battery Industry News and Highlights

Ben KO Websites — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:42:42 +0000

Check out news from the battery industry from March 2026. We’ve compiled the biggest stories from March related to lithium ion batteries, battery manufacturing, recycling, safety and more!

Findings suggest Integrals Power’s material could support applications requiring reliable operation in extreme environments, including automotive, maritime, aerospace and defense sectors.
Read More: https://www.newelectronics.co.uk/content/news/integrals-power-s-lmfp-battery-cells-show-strong-durability-in-independent-tests

The Coradia Continental reportedly features a range of 120 km. The batteries are recharged from the overhead line by means of pantographs at the end stations.
Read More: https://rollingstockworld.com/passenger-cars/germany-inaugurates-first-battery-trains-from-alstom/

In an extreme cold environment of -34 C, the lithium battery, without external insulation measures to keep warm, retained more than 85 percent of its effective capacity after standing for over 8 hours.
Read More: https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202602/1355177.shtml

For countries building domestic EV manufacturing ecosystems, relying entirely on imported refined inputs introduces structural vulnerability. Battery recycling offers a pathway to reduce that exposure.
Read More: https://www.manufacturingtodayindia.com/inside-indias-battery-recycling-push-securing-materials-for-the-next-phase-of-ev-manufacturing

Once commercialized, Samsung SDI projected that lithium-metal batteries could bolster industries that require high energy density, including advanced wearable devices.
Read More: https://www.upi.com/Top_News /World-News/2026/02/23/Sansung-SDI-lithium-metal-columbia/6531771846486/

With better control over structure and performance, these materials could be used in next-generation batteries and other technologies that require both safety and efficiency.
Read More: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/pil-block-copolymer-battery-conductivity

The first step in custom battery pack manufacturing is understanding the application requirements.
Read More: https://techbullion.com/the-complete-process-of-custom-battery-pack-manufacturing/

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August at LPI: Battery Industry News and Highlights

Ben KO Websites — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:06:06 +0000

Check out news from the battery industry from August 2025. We’ve compiled the biggest stories from July related to lithium ion batteries, battery manufacturing, recycling, safety and more!

One key aspect of supply chain resilience for lithium battery raw materials is recycling. An industry-academia consortium in the UK hopes to advance zero-emission automotive manufacturing while securing better onshore supply of critical battery materials.

Stop by our booth at The Battery Show 2025 to learn all about how Lithium Power, Inc.’s LiCore80 Battery Management System (BMS) delivers superior value and an unmatched feature set.

Durability and safety are key to lithium-metal battery adoption in everything from vehicles to energy storage infrastructure, South Korean researchers are employing a dry transfer technique for anode coating to enhance safety and reliability.

Extended Producer Responsibility (ERP) regulations hold battery producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, but it takes responsibility from all stakeholders, from producers, to users, to regulatory bodies a holistic end-of-life battery management system will be essential to a sustainable future.

Discover our latest lithium-ion battery technologies at booth #6622, October 6-9. Our solutions are designed to drive efficiency, sustainability, and performance in material handling systems, medical, industrial, ESS/Solar, LEV, E-Mobility, and beyond, offering unmatched reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness.

With growing interest in alternatives to traditional wet-coating processes, LiCAP will begin supplying samples manufactured with their proprietary “Activated Dry Electrode” process for lithium-ion, solid-state, and sodium-ion battery electrodes.

ProLogium believes they’ve revealed another “Holy Grail” for its battery platform which utilizes a combination of non-combustible materials and active thermal risk control to bring new levels of safety to solid-state lithium batteries.

Can Artificial Intelligence prevent thermal runaway? SGS and Chongqing Energy College aims to improve fire safety using the world’s first AI-powered, fully automated thermal runaway testing system.

Volexion’s first graphene-coated cathode active materials (CAM) have shipped. Harnessing the power of graphene promises to allow longer lasting, faster charging, and higher density lithium ion batteries.

High recyclability, 25 year lifespan, and increased safety are just some of the potential benefits of Vanadium Flow Batteries for scalable energy storage.

A first of its kind Battery Manufacturing Skills Pathway in the UK aims to address the critical battery manufacturing skills gap to enable the region to reach its Net Zero ambitions.

“Many consumers believe that products on the market have been reviewed for safety by regulatory agencies. But the truth is that fewer than 1% of products on the market overseen by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) must comply with a mandatory safety standard.”

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Let’s Talk Lithium Battery Recycling!

Ben KO Websites — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:38:39 +0000

Recycling Lead-Acid Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are the industry’s favorite, driven by consumer demand, and have become the number one choice over the past few years. However, when it comes to battery recycling globally, lithium-ion batteries are nowhere near the success story of time-proven and reliable Lead-acid batteries that have become one of the most recycled consumer products worldwide.

Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Facts:

In many regions, approximately 99% of lead-acid batteries are recycled, making them the most successfully recycled battery type.
Around 80% of a new lead-acid battery comprises recycled materials, including lead, plastic, and sulfuric acid.
Lead-acid battery recycling processes recover up to 96-98% of lead, reducing the need for virgin lead mining and conserving resources.
By recycling, nearly 1.7 million metric tons of lead are reused annually, significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions and waste.
Many countries, including the U.S. and the EU, have stringent regulations ensuring lead-acid battery recycling through take-back programs and manufacturer accountability.

So how can we follow this model with Li-ion batteries?

Well, the story for lithium batteries is not so simple.

Li-ion batteries are far more complex and contain many potentially valuable components such as Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Copper, Manganese, and Aluminum.
Batteries vary in size from small buttons to sizeable electric vehicle packs.
Li-ion batteries are not designed to be recycled and often contain adhesives, plastics, and welded materials that are difficult to disassemble.
There are too few recycling companies to handle the volume and economies of recycling. The market is immature and lacks the technology and scale to deliver success.

Due to economics, current battery recycling processes typically recover only certain metals for reuse. Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries are commonly not recycled because the only valuable metal is lithium.

The standard methodology is:

Discharge the battery to prevent risks of fire or explosion during processing.
Manually dismantle the batteries to separate components like the casing, wiring, and current collectors (copper and aluminum).
Shred the battery material to form, commonly called ‘black mass’, and sent it onward for specialized processing, such as pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy, to extract the valuable materials.

Some key innovations include:

Direct Recycling, which retains more battery materials in usable condition.
Bioleaching (Microbial Recycling) is where microorganisms like bacteria or fungi extract metals by producing organic acids.
Electrode-to-electrode recycling directly converts used electrodes into new electrodes with minimal reprocessing.
Ultrasonic Recycling, where ultrasound waves are used to remove valuable coatings (e.g., cathode material) from battery foils.

These novel recycling methods aim to make lithium-ion battery recycling more sustainable, scalable, and cost-effective, supporting the growing demand for eco-friendly energy storage solutions.

Custom Made Batteries Designed for End of Life Battery Recycling

At Lithium Power Inc., we prioritize the environment. All our custom-designed batteries are engineered with end-of-life in mind. We rely on good partners from the industry to help us with our recycling journey.

We thank Lesley Blaine, co-founder of Collaborative Engineering Services for this overview of repurposing and reusing batteries. CES works with companies to ensure battery assets are fully utilized and have a profitable end of life. For more information, please email: info@collaborativeengineeringservices.uk

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