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🔋Major milestone! CeLLife Technologies Ltd. raises €2 million in seed funding! 🔋 We're excited to share that we closed our seed-round, led by Ventech! This funding will drive our growth across Finland, Sweden, and Germany, and support our mission to revolutionize battery quality control. Battery markets are growing exponentially (e.g., LI-ion market 5x next 10 years), but the production quality is bad. Currently 70% of total battery waste in the world is caused by production line errors. Our breakthrough technology measures precisely battery cell quality in just seconds, cutting down the hours previously needed. This allows production lines to test their entire daily output, compared to around 1% in traditional testing methods. Our technology is already serving notable clients, and in the battery and recycling sectors, cooperation has been initiated with leading electric vehicle manufacturers. With our solution we help battery industry stakeholders to save money and reduce waste ♻ Learn more from the video below, follow us on LinkedIn and visit www.cellife.fi Join our journey to revolutionize battery markets! #deeptech #innovation #seedfunding #batterywaste #sustainability

Tailoring this key Mn-rich #cathode material to meet market needs addressing Design-to-Cost #BEV applications! #lithiumionbatteries #evs #sustainability

Re Northvolt's sodium-ion battery breakthrough, already a number of you asked for more details, so here's the scoop: As I said earlier, Northvolt's new sodium-ion cells are a game-changer in sustainable energy storage. They're crafted with minerals like iron and sodium - which are abundant and have a lower human rights risk than the materials in traditional batteries. Plus, they've ditched lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite, making them a safer and more eco-friendly choice. The battery features a hard carbon anode and a Prussian White-based cathode. This combo not only boosts performance but also aligns with our need for more ethical and sustainable technology solutions. While this represents a major step towards reducing human rights risks in battery production, let's remember: no technology is completely risk-free. As demand for these batteries rises, we must remain vigilant about potential new risks in their supply chain. Demand rising always foments supply challenges, that can trigger human rights issues. It's our collective responsibility to ensure that technological advancements go hand in hand with ethical practices. Let's celebrate this innovation while also staying committed to scrutinising and improving every step of the way. Here's to a future where our tech choices reflect our values! Well done, Northvolt and Peter Carlsson . 🌟 #Sustainability #Innovation #TechEthics #HumanRights Image/s Copyright 2023 Iselin Human Rights Ltd

Re Northvolt's sodium-ion battery breakthrough, already a number of you asked for more details, so here's the scoop: As I said earlier, Northvolt's new sodium-ion cells are a game-changer in sustainable energy storage. They're crafted with minerals like iron and sodium - which are abundant and have a lower human rights risk than the materials in traditional batteries. Plus, they've ditched lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite, making them a safer and more eco-friendly choice. The battery features a hard carbon anode and a Prussian White-based cathode. This combo not only boosts performance but also aligns with our need for more ethical and sustainable technology solutions. While this represents a major step towards reducing human rights risks in battery production, let's remember: no technology is completely risk-free. As demand for these batteries rises, we must remain vigilant about potential new risks in their supply chain. Demand rising always foments supply challenges, that can trigger human rights issues. It's our collective responsibility to ensure that technological advancements go hand in hand with ethical practices. Let's celebrate this innovation while also staying committed to scrutinising and improving every step of the way. Here's to a future where our tech choices reflect our values! Well done, Northvolt and Peter Carlsson . 🌟 #Sustainability #Innovation #TechEthics #HumanRights Image/s Copyright 2023 Iselin Human Rights Ltd

Hugely exciting battery news from Sweden. The researchers over at Northvolt just announced a new state-of-the-art sodium-ion battery. Why is this a big deal? Not only is this approach to battery technology likely to be cheaper, safer, and more sustainable… it also doesn’t rely on scarce raw materials like lithium, nickel, graphite and cobalt… and it’s European. In short, this could be a major step towards cleaner batteries based on locally sourced materials. It’s still early days, and batteries like this are not exclusive to Northvolt, but this new cell has just been validated for a best-in-class energy density of over 160 watt-hours per kilogram at the company’s R&D campus. Unlocking the next generation of battery technology is critically important if we want to move humanity past ‘the age of fossil fuels’ and finally progress to ‘the age of clean energy’. A promising step towards this. 🤞

Lithium-Ion Battery Roadmap – Industrialization Perspectives Toward 2030 Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI has drawn a new roadmap for the battery industry’s scaling activities up to 2030. It considers solutions for materials, cells, production, systems and recycling and sees performance-optimised, cost-effective and sustainable batteries as the main trends. A very interesting report, that I recommend reading. And I would like to thank all those who have contributed to this report. Thank you! Feel free to share, like and comment on the post. It doesn't hurt either 😉 You don't want to miss any more of my posts? Then simply activate the bell in my profile! 👉 🔔 #battery #innovation #technology 

🔋 Lithium-Ion Batteries: Powering Future Innovations! 🔋 🌟 What's Trending Now?*🌟 🚀 Companies Leading the Charge: Safire Technology Group and STILL are spearheading innovation and recycling efforts, while Omega Seiki's sustainability partnership and Aston University's safety funding are propelling industry progress. 💡 Market Momentum: The fast-charge Li-ion battery market is booming! Germany eyes a whopping valuation target, and India's market post-COVID-19 promises significant expansion. 🔬 Technological Breakthroughs: Overtemperature detection, carbon-based cathode materials, and sustainable cobalt substitutes are propelling battery technology into the future. ⚠️ Safety First: Recent incidents underscore the importance of safe battery transport, prompting updated guidelines to ensure industry-wide safety. 📜 Navigating Regulations: International discussions and congressional actions highlight the complex regulatory landscape surrounding battery transport and safety. 🛑 Facing Challenges: Safety concerns, supply chain disruptions, and recycling complexities pose ongoing hurdles for the industry. 🔮 Future Impacts: Anticipate increased battery usage and sustainability efforts driven by technological advancements and safety improvements. 🌱 Conclusion: The lithium-ion battery industry stands at a critical juncture, balancing growth with safety and environmental concerns. Strategic alliances, innovation, and regulatory compliance are key to seizing future opportunities and overcoming challenges. 🔑 Key Highlights from Quarter 1/2024: 📦 Regulatory Reforms: Stricter regulations prompt logistical reassessment for battery shipments. ♻️ Recycling Revolution: Breakthroughs in recycling technology signal a shift towards sustainability. 📈 Growth in Recycling: Predicted market growth and strategic collaborations emphasize the importance of recycling initiatives. 🤝 Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations focus on battery materials and gigafactory funding to support industry expansion. 🌿 Environmental Focus: Industry initiatives prioritize green solutions and responsible battery usage. 💰 Investing in Recycling: Funding rounds and collaborations reflect a commitment to enhancing recycling capabilities. The lithium-ion battery industry is advancing rapidly, driven by innovation, regulation, and sustainability efforts, paving the way for a greener and more efficient future. Let's stay plugged in and embrace the opportunities ahead! 💡🌍 #BatteryInnovation #RenewableEnergy #SustainabilityLeadership

More than $90 billion in battery technology investments have been announced nationwide in 2023, spurring an estimated 70,000 jobs and breathing new life into US industry. These state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities are forming what has come to be known as the “Battery Belt”—a geographic cluster of manufacturers that is rapidly establishing a new, ever-expanding domestic cleantech supply chain. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3QPbYfc

In the swiftly transforming arena of battery technology, sustaining a cutting-edge stance mandates ceaseless ingenuity and agile responsiveness. The pivotal revelations derived from the European Battery Raw Materials Conference 2023 provide us with a critical framework for navigating the emergent pathways of this dynamic field. 1️⃣ The allure of sodium-ion batteries is gradually waning, eclipsed by the mounting efficiency and fiscal advantages of lithium-based alternatives, predominantly stemming from China. Yet, the marketplace remains inherently predisposed to capricious oscillations. 2️⃣ The European black mass market is teetering on the cusp of comprehensive standardization. It is anticipated that all streams will imminently be categorized as hazardous, thereby recalibrating existing trade conduits and boosting the exigency for localized recycling paradigms. 3️⃣ Battery-grade manganese sulfate originating from beyond China's borders is increasingly perceived as a premium asset, attributed to its elevated purity metrics. Notwithstanding, its influence on the composite cost architecture of EV batteries remains thin, thus meriting earnest scrutiny from the manufacturing sector. 4️⃣ Strident appeals for augmented institutional backing from European governments have gained momentum, especially when contrasted with the proactive policy changes deployed by the United States. 5️⃣ The rubric of sustainability has shed its erstwhile status as a rhetorical flourish, ascending to the rank of an operational prerequisite. The sector is gradually veering toward institutionalising sustainability premiums, fully aware of the fiscal and ecological trade-offs immanent in green manufacturing. As we contemplate the variegated spectrum of forthcoming innovations, these incisive takeaways reorient our strategic vectors, compelling us to lead via an amalgamation of technological innovation and moral responsibility. For a more nuanced exploration of our steadfast commitment to moulding a sustainable battery ecosystem, we invite you to visit www.recarbontech.com. #Recarbon #Sustainability #EURegulations #BatteryTechnology #Leadership

Wonderful piece on the rise in fundraising in the #EV #battery #manufacturing space in the #US by Molly Boigon from Automotive News. The article covers the impact of the #inflationreductionact and examines how the confluence of incentives such as tax credits and the drive to wean off dependence on Chinese imports intersects with the recent macroeconomic headwinds that have shaken the global clean energy landscape at its core. Happy to contribute my insights to the piece! #startup #energytransition #alternativeenergy #renewables #electricalvehicles