LIT to develop silicon anodes

LITHIUM Australia has agreed to develop advanced anode materials which have the potential to significantly increase the energy density and performance of lithium-ion batteries.

The company said it planned to establish facilities for the development of graphite/silicon anodes and would make full use of its VSPC plant in Brisbane.

“This new arrangement – the perfect adjunct to our existing cathode technology – will target higher-performance products with a more sustainable production profile,” Lithium Australia managing director Adrian Griffin said.

The first stage of the development program would begin immediately.