Graphites main future demand is from smart batteries in smart...

Graphites main future demand is from smart batteries in smart tech and hybrid cars as the Graphite is a key component in Lithium Ion batteries

However looks like theres a possibility that batteries of the future will be made from pure Lithium to make them last 4x longer

This could put a big dent in the expected Graphite demand


http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...hium-cells-mean-phones-FOUR-times-longer.html


'Holy Grail of batteries' discovered: Scientists invent pure lithium cells that may mean phones last FOUR times longer

• The breakthrough, by engineers from Stanford University, California, could revolutionise technology from electric cars to smartphones
• They created the first functioning lithium anode in a lithium battery
• Engineers invented a protective film composed of carbon nanosheres to protect the lightweight, conductive material from cracking as it expands
• Discovery could lead to consumer electronics with a longer battery life and electric cars with far greater ranges