We advance technology that powers an electrified world.
Albemarle is a trusted partner with automotive manufacturers and the battery value chain to deliver critical elements for lithium-ion batteries. As the world continues to electrify, Albemarle is pioneering technologies that will driver greater energy density for increased range and reduced weight and volume as well as closed-loop solutions for the lithium supply chain.
Cathode Solutions
Our lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide products are derived from both brine and hard-rock deposits, and are offered in both Battery Grade and Technical Grade – all offer flexibility for use in a wide variety of cathode electrodes.
Enhance the energy storage capabilities with our tailored prelithiation solutions for the cathode, seamlessly integrating with silicon anodes to unlock superior energy density and accelerate charging.
Albemarle is actively working to develop and partner on future recycled lithium streams for solutions to deliver a closed-loop supply for batteries.
Anode Solutions
Albemarle offers advanced Anode solutions, featuring Lithium Metal Anodes in a variety of thicknesses aimed at achieving the highest potential for energy density in the battery.
Electrolyte Solutions
We offer customers the ability to unlock the potential of solid-state electrolytes (SSE) with Albemarle's lithium sulfide, a pivotal precursor for sulfidic solid-state electrolytes. Our offering contributes to enhanced conductivity and notable safety benefits. For conventional lithium-ion batteries, our lithium carbonate is used as a precursor to lithium hexafluorophosphate, a critical ingredient for liquid electrolyte.
Battery Casings
Albemarle provides a variety of flame retardant solutions for all types of battery enclosures, helping to keep the power source safe, secure and durable.
- +3.2 MMt
- Projected global lithium demand by 2030
- 59%
- Projected EVs share of global auto market by 2030
- 86%
- Amount of battery material supply from end-of-life BEVs by 2035
Unlocking Value in All Parts of the Battery Cell
Lithium-ion batteries have conventionally consisted of a cathode, a graphite anode and a liquid electrolyte.
- Lithium metal anodes are critical in delivering significant improvements in energy density
- Transferring from flammable liquid electrolyte to semi-solid and solid-state architecture can improve safety and performance
- Rapid innovation in lithium materials indicates yet more improvements
EV Range Improvements from Battery Materials
Through advancements in battery cell materials, significant increases in the range of EVs are being realized – with a 40% increase in average range projected by 2030. That’s the equivalent of a 185-mile range EV getting a range boost to 260 miles.