Chemistry: Anode

Sion Power raises $75M in early stage funding round, led by LG Energy Solutions.

24M announces Eternaltye, an electrolyte formulated for lithium-metal, with improved cycle life and rate capability.

SLAC publishes a study on atomic-scale calender aging mechanisms for lithium-metal anodes, highlighting the electrolyte design as a key factor.

SES AI to begin developing B-samples in accordance with Hyundai Motors and Kia JDA. The B-sample line will build cells for Urban Air Mobility.

FEBRUARY

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MAY

APRIL

JULY

Adden Energy demonstrates 10 min fast charge of lithium-metal battery at room temperature in a lab-scale cell..

SK On announces a gel polymer electrolyte that can facilitate lithium metal performance at room temperature, with good fast charging and cell safety.

JUNE

SEPTEMBER

PowerCo & Quantumscape announce joint venture to manufacture solid-state lithium metal batteries.

SES AIʼs 100Ah cell passes GB380312020, Chinaʼs EV battery safety standard. Cuberg, a Northvolt subsidiary, shuts its doors as tech is transferred to Sweden.

AUGUST

NOVEMBER

Li-Metal announces proposal to delist from the Canadian Stock Exchange, amidst “challenging market conditions.ˮ

Lyten announces acquisition of Cuberg production facilities in San Leandro, CA to build a 200 MWh lithium-sulfur production facility, commercial in 2025.

Techno-economic analysis of lithium-metal anodes suggests that thermal evaporation, compared to extrusion and atomic layer deposition, is a more economically-viable method for producing lithium metal anodes at scale.

Lyten announces plan for worldʼs first lithium-sulfur gigafactory near Reno, Nevada, commercial in 2027, using a lithium-metal anode.

OCTOBER

DECEMBER

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