A leading U.S.-based material science firm has unveiled an innovative advancement that could alter current methodologies.
batteries
are produced domestically.
Founded in 2015, Lyten has become one of the leading companies in
lithium-sulfur
battery
technology
. In an April
news release
The firm disclosed that it had strengthened its battery supply chain by producing its own battery-grade lithium-metal alloys and foils within the United States.
Lyten claims that this development removes the necessity for crucial minerals from abroad, turning it into a domestically produced, duty-free substitute for lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-sulfur batteries have shown the potential to
offer higher energy density
and lower production costs compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, which are considered the most popular battery in the world.
As since the Trump administration declared
a wave of tariffs
that are impacting numerous industries across the globe, manufacturers have scrambled to find ways to reduce
production costs
. A
report
The statement from the International Energy Agency indicated that China plays host to a significant bulk of the production for battery components.
According to the report, “China continues to lead in overall volume as the biggest battery market, making up roughly 55% of worldwide demand in 2023, trailed by both the European Union and the United States, which each represent around 15%.”
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Through the capability of sourcing and processing lithium-metal alloys and foils domestically, Lyten might assist in maintaining lower battery costs for U.S. consumers. As researchers carry on with their work,
make lithium mining safer
For the environment, this might be seen as a beneficial scenario for all parties involved.
company in Finland
has gone so far as to use waste products from pine trees in its manufacturing process for building batteries.
“Lithium is widely found throughout the United States; however, the capability to refine lithium into materials suitable for batteries is severely lacking within the country,” stated Celina Mikolajczak, who serves as the chief battery technology officer at Lyten.
said
Designing and processing our own lithium-metal alloys and foils gives us a significant advantage and positions Lyten at the forefront of U.S. battery production, particularly for advanced lithium-sulfur battery technologies.
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An American firm shocks the sector with a pivotal advancement in domestically produced batteries: ‘A revolution’
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