The first rechargeable lithium battery was designed by Whittingham (Exxon) and consisted of a lithium-metal anode, a titanium disulphide (TiS 2) cathode (used to store Li-ions), and an electrolyte composed of a lithium salt dissolved in an organic solvent. 55 Studies of the Li-ion storage mechanism (intercalation) revealed the process was highly reversible due to
Customer ServiceThe Finnish-based circular ecosystem of battery metals consortium (BATCircle), led by Aalto University, aims at improving the manufacturing processes of the mining industry, metals industry and battery chemicals, and increasing the
Customer ServiceThe project will lead to more jobs and exports in Finland, and it will also involve new, domestically developed battery chemical processing technologies. The Keliber lithium project aims to be the first in Europe to develop a responsible and sustainable production for lithium hydroxide, a key component of all lithium-ion batteries.
Customer ServiceEuropean Batteries Oy opened its factory that manufactures large, lithium-ion based battery packs and systems in Varkaus, Finland. The company states that no other company in Europe manufactures large battery cells of similar type, and even from a global perspective other production facilities are owned and earmarked by equipment manufacturers
Customer ServiceLithium-ion batteries, which are the main battery technology used in automotive and industrial applications, are further categorized based on the active material used in the cathode. The cathode material and other materials and technologies determine
Customer ServiceBatteries from Finland -project is enhancing the growth of knowledge basis and global competitiveness along the entire battery value chain – from raw material production to battery
Customer ServiceLithium-ion batteries (Li-ion batteries) are the most common rechargeable energy storage options available today. Production of Li-ion batteries needs to follow stringent quality standards. The water content, residual alkali content, or ionic impurities can have a negative impact on the safety and storage capacity of the final battery. Meanwhile, the
Customer ServiceThe Business Finland initiated Batteries from Finland -project is enhancing the growth of knowledge basis and global competitiveness along the entire battery value chain – from raw material production and battery cell manufacturing to battery applications and services. 1 E.g. The Clean Energy for All Europeans package
Customer ServiceSince the first commercialized lithium-ion battery cells by Sony in 1991 [1], LiBs market has been continually growing.Today, such batteries are known as the fastest-growing technology for portable electronic devices [2] and BEVs [3] thanks to the competitive advantage over their lead-acid, nickel‑cadmium, and nickel-metal hybrid counterparts [4].
Customer ServiceState-of-the-art technologies used in lithium-ion battery production, such as Z-folding, cannot be directly applied to solid-state batteries due to the potential risk of damaging the lithium metal foil. 48 Moreover,
Customer ServiceBatteries from Finland -project is enhancing the growth of knowledge basis and global competitiveness along the entire battery value chain – from raw material production to battery cell production, battery applications and recycling. The study was commissioned by Business Finland and jointly executed by Gaia Consulting and Spinverse. WHY FINLAND?
Customer ServiceThe Finnish-based circular ecosystem of battery metals consortium (BATCircle), led by Aalto University, aims at improving the manufacturing processes of the mining industry, metals industry and battery chemicals, and increasing the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The goal is to strengthen the cooperation between companies and research
Customer ServicePurpose The soaring demand for cobalt for lithium-ion batteries has increased interest in the utilization of non-conventional cobalt sources. Such raw materials include complex ores containing minerals such as cobaltite and skutterudite, which, while rare, occur around the world, including in Finland, Canada, and the USA. The goal of this study was to evaluate the
Customer ServiceThe European Union has made a significant move towards securing its lithium supply by partnering with Sibanye-Stillwater through its Keliber lithium project in Finland. The
Customer ServiceShanshan''s European production base in Vaasa will annually produce 100,000 tons of lithium-ion battery anode materials for Europe, supporting 100GWh batteries, enough for 1.5 million EVs. Vaasa''s sustainable
Customer ServiceShanghai Shanshan Lithium Battery Material Technology Co. Ltd has reserved a plot to construct a plant in the GigaVaasa industrial zone on the western coast of Finland, according to a statement on Friday. It could have
Customer ServiceShanghai Shanshan Lithium Battery Material Technology Co. Ltd has reserved a plot to construct a plant in the GigaVaasa industrial zone on the western coast of Finland, according to a statement on Friday. It could have an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, based on synthetic graphite.
Customer ServiceEuropean Batteries Oy opened its factory that manufactures large, lithium-ion based battery packs and systems in Varkaus, Finland. The company states that no other
Customer ServiceWe manage the State''s mining industry shareholdings and strive to develop the Finnish value chain of lithium-ion batteries. Through our work, we contribute to Europe moving towards electric transport and a more
Customer ServiceBloombergNEF (BNEF) has ranked Finland as 4th worldwide and 1st Europewide in their lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking.
Customer ServiceFortum recycles end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and battery production waste to produce secondary metals for new lithium-ion batteries on an industrial scale. The plant already returns nickel and cobalt sulphates, and Fortum said the products meet customer specifications. While not named here, Fortum is known to work with BASF and Nornickel.
Customer ServiceShanshan''s European production base in Vaasa will annually produce 100,000 tons of lithium-ion battery anode materials for Europe, supporting 100GWh batteries, enough for 1.5 million EVs. Vaasa''s sustainable battery production leadership was a key factor.
Customer ServiceBloombergNEF (BNEF) has ranked Finland as 4th worldwide and 1st Europewide in their lithium-ion battery supply chain ranking.
Customer ServiceWe manage the State''s mining industry shareholdings and strive to develop the Finnish value chain of lithium-ion batteries. Through our work, we contribute to Europe moving towards electric transport and a more sustainable future.
Customer ServiceLithium is extracted via hard-rock mining of minerals like spodumene or lepidolite from which lithium is separated out, such as in Australia or the US; and by pumping and processing underground brines, such as in the ''Lithium Triangle'' of Chile, Argentina and Bolivia. 21 Battery demand, and the performance characteristics of the automotive sector, are driving
Customer ServiceOnce production has been ramped up, the company will produce battery-quality lithium hydroxide for electric car batteries, all of which make use of lithium. "Our annual production will be enough for around
Customer ServiceThe European Union has made a significant move towards securing its lithium supply by partnering with Sibanye-Stillwater through its Keliber lithium project in Finland. The €150 million deal aims to improve the EU''s access to critical battery materials, a pivotal step in the electrification of transport.
Customer ServiceEIB-led credit package of €150 million development of lithium production in Finland for the EU. Lithium is critical raw material for the electrification of transport. Sibanye-Stillwater''s Keliber lithium project aims to become EU''s first integrated lithium hydroxide producer dedicated to supplying the European market directly. This agreement was facilitated by the
Customer ServiceThe project will lead to more jobs and exports in Finland, and it will also involve new, domestically developed battery chemical processing technologies. The Keliber lithium project aims to be the first in Europe to
Customer ServiceLithium-ion batteries, which are the main battery technology used in automotive and industrial applications, are further categorized based on the active material used in the cathode. The
Customer ServiceBatteries from Finland -project is enhancing the growth of knowledge basis and global competitiveness along the entire battery value chain –from raw material production to battery cell production, battery applications and recycling. The study was commissioned by Business Finland and jointly executed by Gaia Consulting and Spinverse.
Therefore, Finland continues to increase its raw material capabilities, with Keliber planning to start mining and concentrating lithium ore in 2024, and Fortum expecting to start operating its lithium-ion battery recycling plant in 2023 .
The know-how that Finland has on developing industrial products used in harsh environmental conditions, such as marine and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles, should be leveraged in the area of batteries. Digitalization should be used as a tool to take a systemic and data driven approach to ensure competitiveness.
The rise has been steady from 2020 onward; back then, Finland ranked 8th worldwide and 3rd Europewide. Even more impressive is that Finland has outperformed its expected rankings of 2025 (7th worldwide, 3rd Europewide) . Worldwide rankings of the top 30 countries involved in global lithium-ion battery supply chain .
COMPANIES (55%) and ORGANIZATIONS (88%) currently active within the Li-ion battery value chain in Finland are very interested in joining a Finnish Battery Ecosystem The attractiveness of Finland as operational environment for COMPANIES currently active within the Li-ion battery value chain in Finland was mainly considered as
Photo: Wegevision/ Sibanye-Stillwater's Keliber lithium project. Finland’s battery cluster’s current growth prospects remain very positive as the green transition and the electrification of the transport sector continue to increase the demand for raw materials and battery chemicals.
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